Backend Engineer (Python) — FastAPI, Cloud & MongoDB

SOJO; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based fashion-tech platform is seeking a backend software engineer to develop RESTful APIs and internal tools. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Python experience, particularly with FastAPI and MongoDB, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced start-up environment. This hybrid role requires attendance at the East London office and offers a unique opportunity for growth and ownership over significant features.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Python development experience in a professional setting.
• Solid experience with FastAPI or similar Python frameworks.
• Practical knowledge of MongoDB and document-based data models.
• Experience deploying to AWS, GCP, or both.
• Proficient with Git and modern development workflows.
• Familiarity with working in Agile teams.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and scale RESTful APIs using FastAPI.
• Develop internal tools and dashboards to support operations.
• Design and manage MongoDB schemas and queries.
• Deploy, monitor, and scale services using AWS and GCP.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices.
• Work with Git for version control and collaborative development.
• Contribute ideas to improve architecture, scalability, and performance.

Skills

Python development

FastAPI

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Git

Agile teams

Tools

FastAPI

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Git

Job description

A London-based fashion-tech platform is seeking a backend software engineer to develop RESTful APIs and internal tools. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of Python experience, particularly with FastAPI and MongoDB, and an enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced start-up environment. This hybrid role requires attendance at the East London office and offers a unique opportunity for growth and ownership over significant features.