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Senior Backend Engineer
InvestEngineSenior Backend Developer designing and maintaining backend services at a London-based fintech. Leading architectural discussions and improving system performance while working remotely.
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesDistributed SystemsDjangoMySQLPythonRedis
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python 3.11 using Django / DRF
- Lead architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
- Work with MySQL and Redis to optimize performance and scalability
- Build and improve RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
- Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability as we grow
- Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Business teams to deliver impactful features and automate back office processes and workflows
- Investigate and resolve production issues, identify bottlenecks, and reduce tech debt
- Apply best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and code quality
- Drive improvements in our architecture, development processes, and internal tooling
Requirements
What you’ll need- 4+ years of experience in backend development
- Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of Django (or similar frameworks)
- Solid understanding of relational databases, caching, and high-performance backend systems
- Experience with REST APIs, service design, and distributed systems
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of architectural decisions
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and modern development workflows
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- English (B2 level or higher) and fluent Russian
Benefits
Comp & perks- Impact from day one — work on business-critical systems and drive meaningful change
- Strategic growth opportunities — shape long-term technical direction and scale our platform
- Modern tech stack — Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, GitHub, TeamCity
- Remote-first and flexible — work from anywhere, at your own pace
- Unlimited vacation — take time off when you need it, no fixed limits
- Supportive team — thoughtful, skilled colleagues who care about quality and results
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Hard Skills & Tools
Python 3.11DjangoDjango REST FrameworkMySQLRedisRESTful APIsCI/CDGitservice designdistributed systems
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaborationownershipnavigating ambiguitytechnical strategyinvestigating issuesimproving processesreducing tech debt