Remote Python Backend Engineer — High-Load Payment Gateway

payabl.; Portugal; Teletrabalho; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

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Resumo da oferta

payabl. is seeking a senior backend engineer to design and implement payment gateway improvements. You will maintain a Perl base while building fast, scalable Python microservices in a high-availability, distributed environment.

The role focuses on deep engineering, API integrations, and cloud deployments with a strong emphasis on reliability and performance. Remote work from Portugal or Poland is possible for this contractor position.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of backend development with Python (FastAPI/AsyncIO preferred).
• Willingness to learn Perl and bridge legacy to modern systems.
• Experience building scalable microservices and high-throughput systems.
• Strong API integration with third-party services, webhooks, and retries.
• Proficient English communication for remote collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Support and extend the Perl-based gateway while building Python microservices.
• Architect scalable Python services for high-load production environments.
• Integrate complex third-party APIs and payment services with robust error handling.
• Lead code reviews and improve engineering performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with DevOps to enhance CI/CD pipelines and AWS deployments.
• Apply a product-focused lens to understand business impact behind features.
• Own production issues with zero-downtime mindset for merchants.

Conhecimentos

Python

Perl

Distributed systems

API integration

AWS

Docker

GitLab CI/CD

English proficiency

Mentorship

Event-driven architecture

Ferramentas

Docker

AWS

Kafka

RabbitMQ

GitLab

Descrição da oferta de emprego

payabl. is seeking a senior backend engineer to design and implement payment gateway improvements. You will maintain a Perl base while building fast, scalable Python microservices in a high-availability, distributed environment.

The role focuses on deep engineering, API integrations, and cloud deployments with a strong emphasis on reliability and performance. Remote work from Portugal or Poland is possible for this contractor position.