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Software Engineer - Python, Business Operations

Akuna Capital
🇺🇸ChicagoMediorFull-time$145k+Posted August 11, 2026

About the Role

As a Software Engineer - Business Operations at Akuna Capital, you will be the primary development resource for Business Operations technology, supporting Procurement, Finance, and Human Resources. Your work will focus on a data infrastructure project consolidating cost data from multiple internal systems into a unified cost-attribution framework, with expanding responsibilities across these functions. A key aspect of this role is leveraging AI capabilities—through native tool features, API integrations, and protocols like MCP—to enhance data workflows, reporting, and operational processes.

  • Lead development of a bitemporal PostgreSQL database for traceable cost allocation and build integrations from Jira, NetSuite, Device42, Bitbucket, and other data sources
  • Support the Business Operations teams by rebuilding quote order management systems with the Procurement team
  • Build data pipelines, automate reports, and integrate systems for Finance and HR operations
  • Identify and implement native AI features within existing tools, build custom integrations using APIs and MCP protocols, and propose AI-assisted alternatives to manual processes
  • Work with the Security team to maintain best practices and data-handling controls when integrating AI tooling

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent practical experience
  • Professional software development experience (minimum 3-5 years), with demonstrated ability to work as a sole or lead developer on cross-functional projects
  • Strong proficiency in a backend language commonly used for data integration and automation work, such as Python
  • Strong SQL skills and relational database design experience; direct experience with PostgreSQL is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience building and consuming REST APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data transformation across systems that were not designed to work together
  • Direct experience integrating with at least several of the following, or clearly transferable equivalents: Jira/JSM (API/scripting), NetSuite (SuiteScript/SuiteTalk or equivalent), Atlassian Bitbucket/Git, and CMDB-type tools such as Device42
  • Hands-on experience integrating LLM/AI APIs, such as Anthropic or OpenAI, into applications or workflows, including prompt construction and handling structured and unstructured outputs
  • Version control proficiency with Git and comfort working in a Bitbucket-based environment
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts and tradeoffs clearly to non-technical stakeholders in Finance, Procurement, and HR
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities across multiple business functions, and operate with minimal direct technical oversight
  • Prior experience in financial services, trading, or a similarly data- and compliance-sensitive industry
  • Experience with cost allocation, chargeback, or FinOps-style frameworks
  • Experience building internal tools or dashboards for non-technical business users
  • Exposure to procurement or vendor management systems
  • The ability to react quickly and accurately to rapidly changing market conditions, including the ability to quickly and accurately respond and/or solve math and coding problems are essential functions of the role

What You'll Get

  • $145k+ base salary
  • comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits