Senior Django/Python Backend Architect (Fintech, Scale)

updraft.com; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Updraft is a London-based fintech redefining how people manage money, with a hybrid, early-stage startup culture and a focus on scalable backend systems. You will design and scale server-side components, integrate with Modulr, Truelayer and Checkout.com, and partner with data, product, and front-end teams to deliver secure, high-performance APIs for lending and payments.

The role emphasizes ownership, architectural improvements, and building internal tools to automate operations, while

Qualifications

• Experience designing and scaling backend services.
• Commercial experience in high-scale startups (fintech preferred).
• Proven ability to build internal tools that automate operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop efficient, scalable server-side components that integrate with client applications.
• Contribute to architectural improvements and maintain high standards of code performance and maintainability.
• Build and extend backend features using internal and third-party APIs to support lending, collections and payments.
• Develop internal tools to automate operational workflows, reducing manual effort and increasing team efficiency.
• Collaborate with the data team to deliver data-driven enhancements such as dynamic pricing and personalised user experiences.
• Work with frontend and product teams to build innovative solutions for users to manage their finances.

Skills

Backend development

APIs

Microservices

Security best practices

Distributed systems

Tools

Modulr API

Truelayer API

Checkout.com API

Job description

Updraft is a London-based fintech redefining how people manage money, with a hybrid, early-stage startup culture and a focus on scalable backend systems. You will design and scale server-side components, integrate with Modulr, Truelayer and Checkout.com, and partner with data, product, and front-end teams to deliver secure, high-performance APIs for lending and payments.

The role emphasizes ownership, architectural improvements, and building internal tools to automate operations, while