Back End Developer

About the companyWe’re a London-based fintech on a mission to make ETF investing simple and accessible. Over 100,000 clients have trusted us with over £1.5 billion in assets — and we’re just getting started. We’ve been featured by MoneyWeek, Finder and Forbes, and we’re growing fast with big ambitions.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our Backoffice team and strengthen our technical foundation as we grow. This role focuses on architecture, system stability, and scaling internal platforms that power critical business operations.You’ll work on complex backend challenges, design clean and scalable services, and collaborate with product and business teams to bring ideas to life. You’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction and making high-impact decisions — without people management responsibilities.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, and maintain backend services in Python 3.11 using Django / DRFLead architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategyWork with MySQL and Redis to optimize performance and scalabilityBuild and improve RESTful APIs for internal and external integrationsContinuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability as we growCollaborate 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 debtApply best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and code qualityDrive improvements in our architecture, development processes, and internal toolingWhat We’re Looking For4+ years of experience in backend developmentStrong Python skills and deep knowledge of Django (or similar frameworks)Solid understanding of relational databases, caching, and high-performance backend systemsExperience with REST APIs, service design, and distributed systemsAbility to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of architectural decisionsFamiliarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and modern development workflowsStrong communication and problem-solving skillsEnglish (B2 level or higher) and a native Russian speakerNice to HaveExperience working in fintech, regulated industries, or internal B2B toolsFamiliarity with AWS, Docker, and message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)Contributions to open source or personal side projectsHow We WorkWe’re a lean, collaborative team where developers influence architecture, product direction, and engineering culture. You’ll have autonomy, trust, and support — without micromanagement or bureaucracy. We focus on building meaningful, maintainable systems that scale with the business.What We OfferImpact from day one — work on business-critical systems and drive meaningful changeStrategic growth opportunities — shape long-term technical direction and scale our platformModern tech stack — Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, GitHub, TeamCityRemote-first and flexible — work from anywhere, at your own paceUnlimited vacation — take time off when you need it, no fixed limitsSupportive team — thoughtful, skilled colleagues who care about quality and resultsHiring ProcessIntro call with our Talent teamTechnical interview with the Backend teamFinal conversation with our CTOStraightforward and fast — typically 1–2 weeks from start to offer.