Mid-Senior Software Engineer

At Buildnow, we’re building the future of fintech for the B2B lending industry. As a seasoned Software Engineer, you’ll work on game-changing products, collaborate with a team of innovators, and solve meaningful challenges at scale. This role is perfect for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves tackling complex problems, and wants to leave a lasting mark on the fintech landscape.

What You’ll Be Doing

As an experienced Software Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of our technology development, crafting innovative solutions that drive our platform’s success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing groundbreaking features and products that revolutionize how businesses access financing in the fintech space.
• Building robust backend systems using Django and other Python-based technologies to support complex fintech workflows.
• Designing and building scalable APIs using frameworks like FastAPI to enable seamless integration with partners and enhance platform functionality.
• Managing and optimizing databases, including relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB), to ensure data integrity, performance, and scalability for mission-critical applications.
• Designing and implementing event-driven architectures using tools like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or GCP Pub/Sub to enable real-time processing and communication across systems.
• Collaborating with QA teams to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance across all systems.
• Driving innovation by integrating GenAI and emerging technologies throughout our value chain to stay ahead in the fintech industry.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking engineers who thrive on solving complex problems, excel in fast-paced environments, and are eager to contribute to a mission-driven team. The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of building scalable solutions.
• Proficiency in Python backend development (or equivalent experience in Java, Ruby, or Go), with hands-on experience in Django and FastAPI.
• Strong understanding of database design and optimization, with experience in relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and proficiency in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with event-driven systems, including working with message brokers like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or cloud-based event services like GCP Pub/Sub, to build responsive and scalable architectures.
• Experience with frontend frameworks like ReactJS or NextJS to contribute to full-stack development.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably GCP), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design efficient, maintainable, and scalable systems.
• Familiarity with fintech workflows, including payments and credit systems, is a strong plus.

Why Join Buildnow?

• Create Impactful Solutions: Your work will directly shape the products and features that empower SMEs and redefine B2B fintech.
• Work with Cutting-Edge Tech: Collaborate on projects using the latest tools and innovations, including GenAI, cloud-based architectures, event-driven systems, and modern frameworks.
• Accelerated Growth: Solve high-stakes problems, take ownership of impactful projects, and grow your skills alongside a team of experts.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values initiative, innovation, and celebrating milestones together.

At Buildnow, we’re looking for engineers who are ready to step up, innovate, and create solutions that drive the next wave of fintech growth. If you’re excited by the prospect of working in a high-energy environment and building something transformative, we’d love to have you on board.