Backend Software Engineer Lisboa

Backend Software Engineer
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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We are looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer with a strong focus on Python and Django development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building robust, scalable systems and possess the skills to design and implement
- performance backend services that power our financial products.

What You'll Do

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python
• Strong proficiency in Django, or other Python API frameworks (e. g. , Fast
  API, Flask)
• Experience with SQL databases (preferably Postgre
  SQL) 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
  - solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication abilities and proven track record of successful team collaboration

Experience in financial services, fintech, or B2B organizations is particularly valuable. The ability to prioritize effectively, communicate clearly, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment is essential.

Next steps involve application review, and if shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss further.

Perks and Benefits

• Work remotely abroad for up to 60 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• Private healthcare, life, and critical illness cover
• Pension plan
• Generous parental and adoptive leave policies
• Equity scheme to share in our success