Software Engineer (Python) | Start-Up FinTech | London Hybrid

Software Engineer (Python) | Start-Up FinTech | London Hybrid We are partnered with an innovative product led software company that's building real time enterprise platforms used within highly specialised financial markets. They're looking for a Backend Engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems, designing scalable systems and taking ownership of features from concept through to production. You'll join a small, experienced engineering team where your work has direct impact on the product, collaborating closely with frontend engineers, product specialists and domain experts to build software used in demanding, real world environments. What you'll be doing Designing and developing backend services using PythonBuilding scalable APIs and distributed backend systemsDeveloping reliable, high-performance microservicesCollaborating with frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end product featuresSolving complex engineering challenges with practical, data-driven solutions Tech Stack PythonDjango REST APIsPostgreSQL What they're looking for Strong commercial Python development experienceExperience building scalable backend systems and APIsSolid understanding of software architecture and system designExperience working with relational databasesComfortable working within modern engineering practices including testing, version control and CI/CD Nice to have Experience with asynchronous PythonExposure to containerisation and KubernetesCloud platform experience (AWS, Azure or GCP)Previous experience within fintech, trading, SaaS or another high-performance product environment If interested, please feel free to apply even if you do not fill out every part of the tech stack. Alternatively, you can email me at tomasz@virtuetech.io Software Engineer (Python) | Start-Up FinTech | London Hybrid