Backend Software Engineer

Wayflyer; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days off plus public holidays

Private healthcare and life insurance

Pension scheme

Equity ownership

Generous parental leave

60 days a year to work abroad from the

Job summary

Wayflyer provides small businesses with fast, reliable capital and operates globally. This backend role focuses on scalable Python/Django services, RESTful APIs, and robust data models to power core applications and internal tools.

Join a cross-functional team, own API design, ensure performance and security, and contribute to production reliability. Equity, strong healthcare, and generous time-off accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development with Python.
• Strong proficiency in Django or similar Python API frameworks.
• Experience with SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL, and ORM.
• Knowledge of API design and microservices.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms.
• Git version control and testing frameworks (pytest/unittest).
• Understanding of security best practices and data protection.
• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for customer-facing applications and internal tools
• Implement robust data models and database schemas
• Write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Monitor and maintain production systems for reliability and security

Skills

Python

Django

APIs

PostgreSQL

AWS

Git

Testing (pytest)

Security

Code reviews

Education

BSc CS/Eng

Tools

Django ORM

AWS services

Job description

About the Company

Wayflyer provides small businesses with fast, reliable capital to fuel their growth. By leveraging advanced technology, they assess businesses in minutes and deploy funds in as little as 24 hours, having deployed over $6bn to thousands of businesses worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for customer-facing applications and internal tools
• Implement robust data models and database schemas
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Monitor and maintain production systems for reliability and security

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience with Python
• Strong proficiency in Django or other Python API frameworks like FastAPI or Flask
• Experience with SQL databases, preferably PostgreSQL, and ORM frameworks
• Knowledge of API design principles and microservices architecture
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of version control with Git
• Experience with testing frameworks such as pytest or unittest
• Understanding of security best practices and data protection
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or B2B organizations

Benefits

• 25 days off plus public holidays
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Pension scheme
• Equity ownership
• Generous parental leave
• 60 days a year to work abroad from anywhere