Senior Software Engineer (Python)

Senior Python Developer | Sydney Our client is a highly secure, regulated organisation that builds custom software, helping organisations in the banking and finance space with their event driven architectures and AML capabilities. They are looking for a Senior Python Developer to be their foundational internal engineering hire. This is a strictly hands-on engineering role. You will be the technical anchor for the platform writing high-quality production code and establishing engineering patterns for an outsourced development team. The Role Take technical ownership of a critical digital platform, designing and building distributed systems.Translate complex requirements into secure, buildable technical solutions.Design and implement event-driven, asynchronous, and API-based workflows.Actively write, test, and deliver production software.Troubleshoot complex application, integration, and distributed-system issues.Review code from external partners and challenge implementation approaches to ensure quality and security. Technical Requirements Strong, current hands-on development experience with Python and Django.Expertise in asynchronous systems.Practical experience with RabbitMQ or similar messaging platforms.A strong understanding of distributed systems and their failure modesDemonstrated experience integrating Application Security by design, including OAuth, modern identity patterns, and secure handling of sensitive data.Strong experience with PostgreSQL or comparable relational databases. If you are an independent engineer who thrives on owning complex backend architecture, please apply below or send a direct message to discuss the role in detail.