Python Backend Developer

The role is about:

We are expanding our engineering capabilities and looking for a Backend Engineer to join our growing team.

In this role, you will contribute to building and improving scalable backend services that support a range of internal and customer-facing products. You will work in a high-performance environment, helping to deliver reliable and efficient systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Location: Remote from Portugal

Reporting to: Group CTO

What you will do:  

• Develop and maintain Python-based microservices in a distributed environment.
• Design and build scalable backend services with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services into existing systems.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver new features and improvements.
• Work with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, cloud infrastructure) to build and deploy applications.
• Support deployments and system operations through CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• Contribute to code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Contribute to improving system performance and handling increasing system load.

What we need:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Django.
• Familiarity with AWS (e.g. Lambda, cloud services).
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• Understanding of scalable and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a remote environment.
• Experience in fintech, payments, trading platforms, or high-volume systems.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, message queues, etc.).
• Experience working with high-load or high-throughput systems.

Hiring Process:

• Step 1: Initial Interview – A 30–40 minute online interview with a Talent Acquisition Partner where we explore your experience, career goals, motivations, and overall fit for the role. This is your chance to walk us through your background and highlight your key achievements.
• Step 2: Leadership Interview – A 30-minute online discussion with our CTO and CPO to align on the scope of the role, your background, and behavioral skills. We’ll focus on how your experience matches the responsibilities and expectations for the position.
• Step 3: Live Technical Assessment Interview: A live coding challenge with our team lead and designated field technical experts to assess your technical skills, the interview time will be from 60 minutes.
• Step 4 (Optional): Final Discussion – A 30-minute conversation with the CTO, Team Lead, and Talent Acquisition Partner to clarify any remaining questions about responsibilities, the domain, or the scope of the role. This is also your opportunity to learn more about our culture and expectations.

The perks of being a payabl.er: 

• Grow with Us: Annual Learning Budget for professional development (eligible after probation)—because your growth is our growth.
• Celebrate Together: We bring colleagues from all offices together for unforgettable company celebrations.
• Global Collaboration & Events: Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives, connecting with colleagues from all regions and contributing to a truly global community

This is a fully remote role. Your assigned Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the specific working arrangements and any applicable conditions during the process.

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team! 

If this role seems like a good match, please submit your resume all applications are treated with the strictest confidentiality. Please note that we may keep your CV for a period of one (1) year for future relevant job opportunities. For more information about how we process your data please see our privacy policy at https://payabl.com/privacy-policy