Python Engineer

UMO; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

24 days of annual leave

Paid sick leave

Home office stipend

Dedicated learning budget

Recharge Week benefit

Resumo da oferta

UMO is looking for a Python Engineer to design and optimize backend microservices and implement AI functionalities in their financial platform. Located in Lisbon, this role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed smart features into applications.

The ideal candidate will have extensive Python experience, specifically in FastAPI and asynchronous programming, alongside a solid understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases.

Join a dynamic work environment with an emphasis on personal growth and innovative technology.

Qualificações

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on Python.
• Deep hands-on experience with FastAPI and asynchronous programming in Python.
• Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL solutions.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance backend services using Python.
• Build and maintain structured pipelines for data collection and ETL processes.
• Work closely with engineering and data teams to embed AI features into applications.

Conhecimentos

Python programming

FastAPI

SQL (PostgreSQL)

Async programming

Docker

AWS or GCP

Ferramentas

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us

UMO is a stealth-mode FinTech venture aiming to evolve the way people experience money by building a unified, AI-powered, yet deeply human modern money platform across fiat, crypto, and investments - subject to regulatory approvals. The platform is being designed to break down traditional barriers to money across access, assets, and experience, enabling simpler, more adaptive ways for people to interact with financial services.

We are currently developing our MVP and navigating licensing requirements, with a multidisciplinary team of 100+ people representing 20+ nationalities. With our headquarters in the UAE and offices in Portugal and Ukraine, we are united behind a shared ambition and a relentless focus on serving our customers.

About the Role

We are looking for a Python Engineer who thrives at the intersection of data orchestration, financial workflows, and AI integration. In this role, you will design and optimize backend microservices, build robust data extraction and transformation pipelines, and implement AI/ML functionalities directly into our unified financial platform. You will be instrumental in ensuring our core infrastructure remains secure, performant, and ready to scale across international markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain high-performance, testable, and scalable backend services using Python frameworks (FastAPI, Django, or Flask).
• Data Pipelines & Integration: Build and maintain structured pipelines for data collection, ETL processes, and real-time streaming, integrating seamlessly with core banking and blockchain nodes.
• AI & LLM Integration: Work closely with cross-functional engineering and data teams to embed predictive analytics, smart financial categorization, and LLM-driven features into customer-facing applications.
• API Architecture: Design secure, predictable, and well-documented RESTful and gRPC APIs to connect internal microservices and external fintech ecosystem partners.
• Database Management: Optimize queries, schemas, and indexing strategies for both relational databases (PostgreSQL) and caching systems (Redis).
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Participate in rigorous code reviews, write comprehensive unit/integration tests, and contribute to internal architectural standards.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a strong focus on Python.
• Framework Proficiency: Deep hands‑on experience with FastAPI, asynchronous programming in Python (asyncio), and related package ecosystems.
• Database Skills: Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL solutions, including query optimization, handling high‑concurrency connections, and practical experience with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Milvus, or Weaviate) for semantic search and AI retrieval architectures.
• Infrastructure & Tools: Comfortable working with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI), and cloud services (AWS or GCP).
• Fintech Mindset: Basic understanding of financial architectures, transaction flows, encryption standards, or crypto‑fiat transactional systems.
• Team player: Exceptional problem‑solving skills and a strong capacity to collaborate in a distributed, remote‑first setup.
• Language Skills: Professional proficiency in English (B2+).

Bonus Points

• Multi-language stack: Experience with or exposure to Node.js / TypeScript.
• AI-Augmented Workflows: Regular use of tools like Cursor, Claude, or GitHub Copilot to accelerate development cycles.
• Data Ecosystems: Familiarity with message brokers (Kafka/RabbitMQ) or orchestration tools (Airflow/Prefect).

The UMO Standard

• Dynamic Work Environment: Vibrant offices and strong local teams across Lisbon, Dubai, Kyiv, and Lviv — with openness to remote for the right fit.
• Rest & Recovery: 24 days of annual leave, dedicated paid sick leave, and observance of Public Holidays to keep you at your best.
• Recharge Week: After your first year with us, enjoy two consecutive 4-day work weeks annually — a built-in reset to help you sustain peak performance for the long run.
• Full Setup: Top-of-the-line hardware and a home office stipend so you can do your best work anywhere.
• Growth Ecosystem: A dedicated learning budget and a clear, accelerated path toward executive-level leadership within the UMO ecosystem.
• Impact & Ownership: Your work directly shapes the product and company direction — not just executes it.