Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django) — Equity

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

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.