Backend Software Engineer

Wayflyer; Málaga; A distancia; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading fintech company in Málaga seeks a talented Backend Software Engineer to design and develop scalable systems using Python and Django. The role involves building RESTful APIs, monitoring production systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of backend development experience, strong skills in Django, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company promotes a supportive culture and offers remote work options.

Servicios

Work remotely abroad for up to 60 days a year

Employee assistance programme

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Generous parental and adoptive leave policies

Equity scheme

Formación

• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python.
• Experience with API design principles and microservices architecture.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs that power applications.
• Write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

RESTful APIs

SQL databases

AWS

Git

Problem-solving

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

pytest

Descripción del empleo

Our mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great brands to reach their growth potential.

Today's consumer brands need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome, and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.

Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential, and send funds in as little as 24 hours.

Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $X to thousands of brands worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like Morgan. We've been a trusted financing partner for brands like True Classic, Little Words Project, and Kekoa Foods.

Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll collaborate with ambitious colleagues from around the world — all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.

We are looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong focus on Python and Django development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building robust, scalable systems and possess the skills to design and implement high-performance backend services that power our financial products.

What you'll do

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django, focusing on our core financial products
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs that power our customer-facing applications and internal tools
• Implement robust data models and database schemas to support our financial services infrastructure
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and improvements
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability of our services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Monitor and maintain production systems, ensuring reliability and security

Knowledge, skills, and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python
• Strong proficiency in Django or other Python API frameworks (FastAPI, Flask)
• Experience with SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks
• Knowledge of API design principles and microservices architecture
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of version control with Git
• Experience with testing frameworks (pytest, unittest)
• Understanding of security best practices and data protection
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities and proven track record of successful team collaboration

It's important to note that you can do most or all of the above and can point to real experience doing it. Experience in financial services, fintech, and B2B organizations is particularly interesting to us.

Additionally, you're excellent at prioritization, ensuring you're not spread too thin while supporting teams effectively. You focus on tasks that make a positive difference, and communicate clearly about your decisions.

Your personality and how you treat people matter greatly to us. You are helpful, generous with your time and knowledge, foster a culture of mutual support, and are transparent and clear about expectations.

You're eager to learn and grow personally and professionally, and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others.

You understand the importance of diversity, equality, inclusion, and belonging, and speak up when improvements can be made.

What happens next

We will review every application. If we're interested in progressing your application, we will contact you to learn more about you and your aspirations.

Perks and benefits

• Work remotely abroad for up to 60 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Private healthcare, life, and critical illness cover
• Pension plan
• Generous parental and adoptive leave policies
• Equity scheme — so you can share in our success!

Job ID i2llONfMDacO

J-18808-Ljbffr