Senior Backend Engineer - Python/Django (Remote)

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

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.