Backend Engineer (Python/Django) Remote (locations listed below) | Full time | Permanent
A fast growing fintech scale up is looking for an experienced
Backend Engineer
to help shape the future of its financial platform. With recent backing from top tier institutional investors and a track record of supporting thousands of businesses worldwide, the company provides fast, solutions that power B2B growth.
You’ll be joining a cross functional, globally distributed engineering team, building out core financial services and infrastructure that directly impact customer experience and business outcomes.
What you'll be doing Building and scaling backend services using
Python
(Django or similar frameworks) Designing and maintaining clean, well-structured
REST APIs Working with
relational databases
(ideally PostgreSQL) and designing performant schemas Writing
clean, tested, production ready code Collaborating closely with product, data, and design teams to ship new features Monitoring application performance and addressing reliability or security concerns Participating in
code reviews
and contributing to architectural discussions Supporting continuous improvement across the team
What we're looking for 3+ years of backend engineering experience (multiple levels available), ideally with
Python/Django Deep knowledge of
API design, microservices and scalable systems Experience working with
SQL databases
and ORMs Familiarity with
cloud platforms
like AWS Comfort with
Git, testing frameworks (e.g. pytest), and CI/CD workflows A strong grasp of
security best practices
and data protection principles An effective communicator
(fluent in English), a collaborative team player, and someone who thrives in fast paced, dynamic environments.
Bonus points if you’ve worked in fintech or product led SaaS businesses, but we’re open to strong engineers from all industries.
What sets you apart You know how to
prioritise
and focus on the most impactful work You bring a
collaborative, humble mindset, and others enjoy working with you You care about
code quality, but you also understand business context You believe in
sharing knowledge, giving feedback, and growing together You're thoughtful about
diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
– and actively contribute to an environment where everyone can thrive
What’s on offer Remote friendly setup Private healthcare and wellbeing support Generous parental leave and support policies Equity scheme Pension plan and other country specific benefits
Locations: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden
Please note: You must already have the right to work in your chosen location, as visa sponsorship is not currently available for this role.