Fintech AI-Driven Python Backend Engineer (Remote)

Hunter Bond; Greater London; Remote; GBP 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity in high-growth fintech

Career progression opportunities

Collaborative engineering culture

Job summary

A fast-growing fintech startup is seeking a Python Software Engineer to build AI-driven financial technology products. This role offers significant technical ownership and remote-first working conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience with Python and backend systems, and show a proactive mindset towards AI development. With a competitive salary and opportunities for equity, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial experience as a Python Software Engineer focused on APIs and backend systems.
• Familiarity with agentic AI tooling or strong interest in AI-driven development.
• Proactive mindset with enthusiasm for adopting new technologies.
• An entrepreneurial and self-starting attitude suited to a fast-moving startup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend systems, APIs, and services.
• Ensure AI-assisted code is production-ready, secure, and maintainable.
• Embed AI-driven capabilities, including monitoring and evaluation.
• Collaborate across teams while promoting best practices in software engineering.

Skills

Python

APIs

AI-driven development

Proactive mindset

Job description

A fast-growing fintech startup is seeking a Python Software Engineer to build AI-driven financial technology products. This role offers significant technical ownership and remote-first working conditions. The ideal candidate will have strong commercial experience with Python and backend systems, and show a proactive mindset towards AI development. With a competitive salary and opportunities for equity, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in a dynamic environment.