Fintech Full-Stack Engineer — Python, Django & React

Defaqto; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Defaqto in Cwmbran (Wales) is seeking a Full-Stack Python Developer to join a small, collaborative team building fintech software for the insurance market. You will work across the stack using Python, Django, SQL, and React to develop new features and support existing applications.

You’ll contribute to code quality, participate in CI/CD, and help shape product evolution in a fast-paced fintech environment. Hybrid working a couple of days in the office, with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

Qualifications

• Python 3+ years of hands-on development.
• API integrations with external services.
• Strong SQL skills (MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Solid front-end fundamentals (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Angular).
• Good understanding of software design principles and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain applications using Python and Django.
• Work across the full stack with front-end components (React, JS, CSS).
• Translate business needs into practical technical solutions.
• Improve performance, scalability, reliability.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and code reviews.
• Write testable code with unit tests.
• Support live applications and troubleshoot issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly to non-technical colleagues.

Skills

Python

API Integrations

SQL

Frontend fundamentals

Software design principles

Tools

Django

React

Angular

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Defaqto in Cwmbran (Wales) is seeking a Full-Stack Python Developer to join a small, collaborative team building fintech software for the insurance market. You will work across the stack using Python, Django, SQL, and React to develop new features and support existing applications.

You’ll contribute to code quality, participate in CI/CD, and help shape product evolution in a fast-paced fintech environment. Hybrid working a couple of days in the office, with a strong emphasis on collaboration.