Senior Python Backend Engineer, Financial Systems

BriteCore; United States; A distancia; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BriteCore is seeking a Senior Python Backend Engineer to modernize and scale financial systems for P&C insurers. You’ll work on billing, payments, and commissions using Python, Django, JavaScript, and Vue.js in a fully remote role.

The role requires strong backend expertise, cloud experience with AWS, and a focus on reliable, scalable financial platforms. This is a long-term independent contractor position with global remote options.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of Python web development experience, with focus on financial systems.
• 3+ years of SaaS product development and cloud-based solutions.
• 3+ years of hands-on Django or other Python framework.
• 3+ years of experience with relational databases (MySQL) and SQL for financial data.
• 2+ years of experience building and consuming APIs for financial transactions.
• Advanced mathematical skills in financial modeling and data processing.
• Hands-on experience with Vue.js or React.
• Experience with Docker and AWS (EC2, API Gateway, Lambda).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead development and scaling of billing, payments, and commissions modules.
• Design architecture for performance, scalability, and reliability of the financial platform.
• Collaborate with product management to launch secure, user-friendly financial features.
• Participate in Agile processes with Scrum, CI, automated testing, code reviews, and version control.
• Own unit tests to ensure accuracy of financial formulas and transactions.
• Resolve performance, scalability, and reliability challenges to keep systems efficient.
• Stay current with trends in financial app development and share insights.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

APIs

SQL

Vue.js

React

Docker

AWS

Financial systems

Agile/Scrum

Unit testing

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

MySQL

API Gateway

Lambda

Docker

Descripción del empleo

Who we are

At BriteCore, we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking company on a mission to empower Property & Casualty (P&C) insurers to grow their business and achieve operational efficiencies with modern cloud-native technology.

Our software platform is mission-critical, enabling carrier customers to manage policies, billing, and claims with an all-in-one core insurance solution that delivers real-time analytics and digital portals for agents and policyholders. While others rely on outdated solutions, we’re leading the shift towards modern cloud technology. With a commitment to continuous innovation, BriteCore delivers new capabilities and enhancements with a flexible and scalable core insurance platform designed to meet the evolving needs of insurers.

We believe in creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members are encouraged to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow both personally and professionally. Our distributed team is united by a shared passion for transforming the insurance industry and delivering exceptional service.

Join us at BriteCore and be part of a company that’s shaping the future of insurance technology. You’ll have the opportunity to work with talented individuals and make an impact. Your contributions will make a difference. If you’re ready to create something different, let’s build the future of insurance software together.

Summary

Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer to help shape the future of financial systems for Property & Casualty (P&C) carriers. You’ll be hands‑on in modernizing and scaling critical platforms for billing, payments, and commissions using Python, Django, JavaScript, and Vue.js. This is your chance to work on cutting‑edge tech that powers the backbone of P&C insurance operations, ensuring these platforms are reliable and built for the future.

If you love solving complex problems, thrive in tech‑driven environments, and have a knack for building secure, precise solutions to manage high‑impact transactions, we’d like to chat with you.

This is a fully remote based role, however candidates must be located in Argentina or Brazil. Note: this is a long‑term Independent Contractor position.

What you’ll do

• Lead the development and scaling of financial modules like billing, payments, and commissions, ensuring every calculation is spot‑on
• Shape the architecture to deliver lightning‑fast performance, seamless scalability, and robust reliability for our financial platform
• Partner with product management to launch secure, user‑friendly features that tackle complex models and calculations head‑on
• Thrive in an Agile environment with Scrum, automated testing, continuous integration, code reviews, and version control
• Own the creation and maintenance of unit tests, focused on ensuring accuracy in financial formulas and transactions
• Solve performance, scalability, and reliability challenges that keep our systems running at peak efficiency
• Stay sharp on the latest trends in financial app development and share your insights to keep the team at the cutting edge

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in Python web development, particularly with financial systems or modules
• 3+ years of SaaS product development experience, including cloud‑based solutions
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Django or another Python framework
• 3+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and solid SQL skills for financial data management
• 2+ years of proven experience building and consuming APIs for financial transactions
• Advanced mathematical skills in financial modeling, algorithms, and data processing
• Hands‑on experience with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React
• Professional experience working with Docker for containerization and AWS services such as EC2, API Gateway, and Lambda
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Bonus points

• 2+ years of experience working at a scaling startup
• Experience working in the fintech or financial services vertical
• Experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance space
• Strong understanding of database design, performance optimization for financial data, and testing techniques for financial modules

Life at BriteCore

We take pride in our dynamic, diverse team, unified by shared values of community, integrity, grit and impact. We love what we do and the people we do it with, which is why we welcome every individual, provide them with equal opportunity irrespective of their race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran, disability or any other legally protected rights that one has.