What you'll be doing

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django, focusing on core financial products
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs for customer-facing applications and internal tools
• Implement robust data models and database schemas supporting financial services infrastructure
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and improvements
• Optimize application performance and ensure high availability of services
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation
• Monitor and maintain production systems, ensuring reliability and security

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python
• Strong proficiency in Django or other Python API frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask)
• Experience with SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks
• Knowledge of API design principles and microservices architecture
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• Solid understanding of version control with Git
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest)
• Understanding of security best practices and data protection
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities and proven track record of successful team collaboration

Nice to haves

• Experience in financial services, fintech, or business-to-business organisations

Perks and benefits

• 25 days off, plus public holidays
• Onboarding in Dublin or London office
• Equity ownership opportunity
• Generous parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• 60 days per year to work abroad from any location