Remote Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

Placements24; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 110.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary

Health and dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Python and Django experience for a fully remote FinTech role. You will design, build, and scale robust server-side applications, APIs, and databases, collaborating with a distributed team in an agile environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in backend, API design expertise, and cloud/container experience. This remote position offers flexibility, competitive compensation, and growth in cutting-edge fintech projects.

Formación

• 5+ years of professional backend experience with Python/Django.
• Proven design and implementation of RESTful APIs.
• Experience with relational ( PostgreSQL / MySQL ) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers (Docker).
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (Celery).
• Strong software design, testing, and debugging skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure Django backend systems.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs to support front-end and third-party integrations.
• Develop efficient database schemas and optimize performance.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Write clean, tested, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with front-end, product, and QA throughout the lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues and bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy.
• Stay current with backend and FinTech best practices.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

NoSQL

AWS

Docker

Celery

Testing

Remote collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

Docker

Celery

AWS

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a fast-paced and innovative FinTech company, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Backend Engineer specializing in Python and Django to join their entirely remote engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work from the comfort of your home, contributing to the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance financial technology solutions. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust server-side applications, APIs, and databases. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of Python/Django, cloud infrastructure, and best practices for building enterprise-level applications. This role operates in a fully remote capacity, offering significant flexibility and autonomy. You will collaborate with a distributed team of talented engineers, product managers, and designers, working in an agile environment. This position is vital for our client's continued innovation and growth within the competitive financial technology sector, and the operational context includes virtual support for activities related to East London, Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using Python and Django.
• Build and manage robust RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and third-party integrations.
• Develop efficient database schemas and optimize database performance (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented, and thoroughly tested code.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and QA engineers throughout the development lifecycle.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy discussions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development and FinTech.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Python and Django.
• Expertise in Python programming and the Django framework.
• Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker).
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming and task queues (e.g., Celery).
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and testing methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for remote work.
• Must be comfortable and effective working in a fully remote role.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and conference attendance.
• Fully remote work environment, offering excellent work-life balance and flexibility.
• Work on cutting-edge financial technology projects with a global impact.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture.
• Opportunity to shape the future of FinTech from anywhere.
• Access to modern development tools and resources.