Python Software Engineer - Remote Working - Up to £120,000 Base (+Bonus, equity etc)

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

Python Software Engineer – Fintech Startup

Compensation: Up to £120,000 Base + Benefits (Bonus, equity etc.)

Location: London (remote‑friendly)

Working Model: Strong remote options

Overview

A fast‑growing fintech startup is looking for a Python Software Engineer to join a hyper‑scaling engineering team building AI‑driven financial technology products. The role involves tackling complex, real‑world problems across financial workflows with a modern, automation‑first and AI‑assisted approach.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Python‑based backend systems, APIs, and services.
• Ensure auto‑generated and AI‑assisted code is production‑ready, secure, and maintainable.
• Embed and operationalise AI‑driven capabilities, including LLM‑powered features, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Collaborate across cross‑functional teams while promoting best practices in modern, AI‑assisted software engineering.

What’s on Offer

• Significant technical ownership and influence over system design.
• Competitive salary with meaningful equity in a high‑growth fintech.
• Remote‑first working model with limited, planned office time.
• Rapid career progression in a scaling startup environment.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge fintech and AI technologies.
• A highly collaborative, entrepreneurial engineering culture.

Requirements

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

If you are a Python Software Engineer interested in joining a high‑growth fintech startup with strong technical ownership and equity upside, please apply or contact [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing

Industries

Software Development, Information Services, IT Services and IT Consulting