Python Backend Engineer | AI Coding Tools & Payments API

Risk.Inc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Children Allowance

Mental Health Support

Sport Activities

Language Courses

Automotive Services

Veterinary Services

Home Office Setup Assistance

Dental Services

Books and Stationery

Training Compensation

Massage

Job summary

RISK inc in the United Kingdom is hiring a Python developer to design, build, and optimize backend and frontend services. You will implement REST APIs for payments, integrate PSPs, and ensure secure, efficient transaction processing while leveraging AI coding tools in daily workflows.

The role requires hands-on Python, FastAPI/Django experience, and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ. English is required for technical docs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial Python development experience.
• Hands-on daily experience with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, or similar).
• Strong experience with FastAPI and/or Django frameworks.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming (asyncio, async/await).
• Good knowledge of PostgreSQL, including design and indexing.
• Experience with MongoDB and Redis.
• Experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ or similar).
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes deployment/operations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD processes, preferably GitLab pipelines.
• Ability to write clean, scalable, testable code in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend and frontend services using Python.
• Design and implement REST APIs for payments and third-party integrations.
• Integrate external payment providers (PSPs) and payment status callbacks.
• Ensure secure, reliable processing of payment transactions and data.
• Use AI-assisted development tools in daily workflows.
• Deploy and maintain services in Kubernetes environments.
• Monitor app performance, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability.
• Write clean code and automated tests; participate in code reviews and releases.
• Collaborate with internal teams and payment providers to resolve issues.

Skills

Python

AI coding tools

FastAPI

Django

Async programming

Code testing

English (B1+)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

RISK inc in the United Kingdom is hiring a Python developer to design, build, and optimize backend and frontend services. You will implement REST APIs for payments, integrate PSPs, and ensure secure, efficient transaction processing while leveraging AI coding tools in daily workflows.

The role requires hands-on Python, FastAPI/Django experience, and familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and RabbitMQ. English is required for technical docs.