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Senior Python Backend Developer

2 weeks, 3 days ago
Portugal, Ukraine
Contract
Senior
Backend Engineer
Software Development
AWS CI/CD Django Docker FastAPI GitLab Kafka Microservices Python
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payabl.

payabl.

payabl. empowers merchants to handle payments on a global scale by offering a comprehensive solution that includes card acquiring, alternative payment methods, payment accounts, and prepaid cards.

Diversified Financial Services
51-250
Founded 2011
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Description

  • Design and implement scalable Python microservices in a distributed architecture.
  • Build and optimize high-performance backend systems that remain reliable under high load.
  • Integrate and manage third-party APIs and external services.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and system design approaches.
  • Work with AWS services, including Lambda, to architect and deploy solutions.
  • Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes with DevOps.
  • Lead and contribute to code reviews and uphold engineering standards.
  • Identify system bottlenecks and drive performance and scalability improvements.
  • Troubleshoot complex production issues in distributed systems.
  • Contribute to technical discussions and help define best practices within the team.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Python expertise.
  • Proven experience building and scaling microservices architectures.
  • Strong knowledge of FastAPI or Django.
  • Experience working with AWS, including services such as Lambda.
  • Strong experience with Docker and containerization.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, with GitLab preferred.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-load environments.
  • Experience designing and optimizing systems for performance and scalability.
  • Solid experience integrating third-party APIs.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote-first environment.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Experience in fintech, payments, or financial platforms.
  • Experience with high-throughput systems such as trading, payments, or real-time processing.
  • Familiarity with event-driven architecture, including Kafka or messaging systems.
  • Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers.

Benefits

  • Remote contractor arrangement from Portugal or Ukraine.
  • Annual learning budget for professional development after probation.
  • Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives.
  • Company-wide celebrations that bring colleagues from multiple offices together.

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