Software Engineer - Python Senior [Risk]

Plata Card; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Flexible work

Healthcare coverage

Education budget

Wellness budget

Vacation leave

Job summary

Plata Card is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Risks Scoring team, building automated IT solutions for risk management and real-time decisioning. You will design scalable backend systems, integrate ML components, and work with data scientists and product teams to support Plata's growth.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in Python, strong backend skills, and a track record of delivering production services. Flexible work arrangements including remote options are available.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Python and backend development.
• Experience turning services/subsystems into production-ready solutions with business impact.
• Strong understanding of software lifecycle and MVP methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems for risk scoring platform.
• Work with high-volume data pipelines and production-grade decisioning services.
• Collaborate with data scientists, risk analysts, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions.

Skills

Python

Backend development

Data pipelines

Machine learning

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Spark

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Risks Scoring team.

The Risks Scoring team is responsible for building automated IT solutions that power risk management processes. We integrate data from multiple sources, develop and deploy scoring models into production, and enable real-time automated decision-making with strict SLA requirements. Our scoring solutions are embedded across every Plata product, ensuring that business growth is driven by precision, scalability, and data-backed intelligence.

As a Software Engineer , you will design, build, and optimize scalable backend systems that power our risk scoring platform. You’ll work with high-volume data pipelines, production-grade decisioning services, and machine learning integrations, collaborating closely with data scientists, risk analysts, and product teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions that directly support Plata’s growth and risk management capabilities

Challenges that await you:

• Launching risk strategies for making real-time decisions on clients in production Evolving and adapting the architecture to align with current contexts and strategic business functionality plans
• Ensuring high implementation quality through comprehensive test coverage
• Designing and utilizing tools to validate changes, ensuring they meet business requirements and goals

What makes you a great fit:

• 4+ years experience in Python Involvement in developing a service/subsystem from scratch and bringing it to production with a successful business increment
• Strong knowledge of Python and its ecosystem
• Understanding of software lifecycle, application of MVP methodology
• Experience with architectural patterns and design principles
• Willingness to take responsibility for service architecture decisions
• B1 or higher English level for effective communication with an international team

Our ways of working:

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together
• High-Tech Environment: a team full of smart and revolutionary people who date to challenge the status quo of incumbent finances

Our benefits:

• Relocation support to one of our hubs — Cyprus, Georgia, Serbia, or Kazakhstan — with assistance for the employee and their family
• Flexible work from one of our offices or remote
• Healthcare Coverage
• Education Budget: Language lessons, professional training and certifications
• Wellness Budget: Mental health and fitness activity reimbursements
• Vacation policy: 20 days of annual leave and paid sick leave