Senior Backend Developer (Django/Python)
- Source: Workable
- Updraft
- On-site
- London
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
- We are looking for exceptional talent to join us on our next stage of growth with a compelling proposition - purpose you can feel, impact you can measure, and ownership you’ll actually hold
- Expect a hybrid, Bengaluru-hub culture where cross-functional squads tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge tech; generous learning budgets and wellness benefits; and the freedom to experiment, ship, and see your work reflected in customers’ financial freedom
- Design and develop efficient, scalable server-side components that integrate seamlessly with client applications
- Contribute to architectural improvements and maintain high standards of code performance and maintainability
- Build and extend backend features using internal and third-party APIs (e.g., Modulr, Truelayer, Checkout.com) to support lending products including loan applications, collections, and payments
- Develop internal tools to automate operational workflows, significantly reducing manual effort and increasing team efficiency
- Collaborate with the data team to deliver data-driven enhancements such as dynamic pricing and personalised user experiences
- Work alongside front-end and product teams to build innovative solutions that empower users to manage their finances more effectively- Comfortable with integrating third-party APIs (e.g., Modulr, Truelayer, Checkout.com) to build lending, collections, and payment systems
- Experience designing and scaling backend services from scratch, with solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Proven ability to build internal tools that automate operations and save engineering hours
- Commercial experience in high-scale startups. Years of experience is a poor yard stick but likely 5-7+ years working on backend systems
- Strong awareness of security practices including best practices around performance, maintainability, and data integrity
- Collaborative mindset, working closely with data, product, and front-end teams to deliver impactful features
- Experience in fintech preferred but not essential
Skills
- Django
- Python
- truelayer
- checkout-com
- workable
