Senior Backend Python Developer
Core
Design and build scalable, high-performance Python microservices and backend systems for internal and customer-facing financial products.
Role type
Senior Backend Python Engineer (Fintech)
Builds
Scalable microservices, high-throughput payment systems, and distributed infrastructure on AWS.
Domain
Fintech / Payments / Financial Platforms
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, Microservices architecture, FastAPI or Django, AWS (Lambda), Docker, CI/CD pipelines, Distributed systems, Third-party API integration, Event-driven architecture (Kafka)
Preferred skills
Mentoring engineers, High-load system optimization, Real-time processing experience
Technologies
Python, FastAPI, Django, AWS Lambda, Docker, GitLab, Kafka
Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable Python microservices; Build and optimize high-performance backend systems; Integrate and manage third-party APIs; Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical solutions; Work with AWS services to architect and deploy solutions; Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines; Lead code reviews and drive engineering standards; Troubleshoot complex production issues in distributed systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC