Senior Python Engineer: Distributed Systems & Security

Jenkin Beattie; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jenkin Beattie is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a highly secure client in banking/finance. The role is hands-on and foundational, anchoring the platform, writing production-grade code and establishing engineering patterns for outsourced teams.

You will own the design of a critical digital platform, implement event-driven and API workflows, review partner code, and push for quality and security using OAuth and modern identity patterns.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Python and Django experience.
• Experience with asynchronous systems and messaging.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and their failure modes.
• Secure coding practices including OAuth and identity patterns.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of a critical digital platform and design distributed systems.
• Translate complex requirements into secure, buildable technical solutions.
• Design and implement event-driven, asynchronous, and API-based workflows.
• Write, test, and deliver production software.
• Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and distributed-system issues.
• Review code from external partners and ensure quality and security.

Skills

Python

Django

asynchronous systems

RabbitMQ

distributed systems

OAuth

PostgreSQL

Tools

PostgreSQL

Job description

Jenkin Beattie is seeking a Senior Python Developer for a highly secure client in banking/finance. The role is hands-on and foundational, anchoring the platform, writing production-grade code and establishing engineering patterns for outsourced teams.

You will own the design of a critical digital platform, implement event-driven and API workflows, review partner code, and push for quality and security using OAuth and modern identity patterns.