Junior Backend Django Engineer

MyFundedFutures; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A fintech company based in Dallas is seeking a Backend Developer (Django) to build the backend infrastructure for a financial news product. Responsibilities include developing services with Django, designing content workflows, and building APIs for frontend delivery. Applicants should have experience in backend systems and relational databases, with knowledge of Wagtail CMS as a plus. This role offers growth potential as the platform expands.

Qualifications

• Proven experience building production systems with Django.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture.
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Familiarity with authentication, permissions, and role-based access control.
• Ability to work independently and deliver reliably in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Django and Django REST Framework.
• Design and implement content management and publishing workflows.
• Build APIs to support frontend delivery and analytics.
• Integrate third-party data sources (market data feeds, economic calendars, exchange data).
• Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and performant.
• Optimize database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL preferred).
• Collaborate with editorial and product teams to support rapid content production.
• Debug, monitor, and maintain production systems during launch and post-launch phases.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code under real deadlines.

Skills

Django

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Authentication and permissions

Independent workflow

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Wagtail CMS

Docker

CI/CD

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

Overview

At My Funded Futures, we’re transforming the world of proprietary trading by giving traders the capital, tools, and community they need to succeed. We blend innovation, transparency, and performance to create opportunity — helping traders scale faster and smarter. If you’re passionate about fintech, financial markets, and data-driven growth, you’ll fit right in. Explore our open roles below and see how you can help us shape the future of funded trading.

About the Role

MyFundedFutures is seeking a Backend Developer (Django) to build and maintain the backend infrastructure for a specialized media platform focused on global futures markets. This role will support a launch-phase financial news product, responsible for Wagtail CMS, data ingestion, publishing workflows, and API services powering a trading-focused audience. The position is project-based, hands-on, and execution-oriented, with potential extension as the platform scales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Django and Django REST Framework
• Design and implement content management and publishing workflows for financial news and analysis
• Build APIs to support frontend delivery, analytics, and internal tools
• Integrate third-party data sources (market data feeds, economic calendars, exchange data)
• Ensure backend systems are secure, scalable, and performant
• Optimize database schemas and queries (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Collaborate with editorial and product teams to support rapid content production
• Debug, monitor, and maintain production systems during launch and post-launch phases
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code under real deadlines

Qualifications

Must have:

• Proven experience building production systems with Django
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL)
• Familiarity with authentication, permissions, and role-based access control
• Ability to work independently and deliver reliably in a fast-moving environment

Nice to have:

• Experience with Wagtail CMS or custom CMS development
• Exposure to financial, market data, or news-driven platforms
• Familiarity with background tasks (Celery, Redis, cron jobs)
• Basic DevOps knowledge (Docker, CI/CD, cloud deployment)
• Understanding of performance optimization and scaling patterns

Notice and Compliance

EEO Statement My Funded Futures is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported—regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Transparency In compliance with pay transparency laws, My Funded Futures provides compensation ranges in job postings where required. Final compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location. We also offer comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives.

Accessibility / Accommodation Statement If you require assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR team at [e-mail].

Work Authorization Applicants must be authorized to work in the applicable country without employer sponsorship. The Company does not offer visa sponsorship or immigration assistance for this position.