Senior Backend Engineer

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in backend development
• Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of Django (or similar frameworks)
• Solid understanding of relational databases, caching, and high-performance backend systems
• Experience with REST APIs, service design, and distributed systems
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of architectural decisions
• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and modern development workflows
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• English (B2 level or higher) and fluent Russian
• (Desirable) Experience working in fintech, regulated industries, or internal B2B tools
• (Desirable) Familiarity with AWS, Docker, and message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• (Desirable) Contributions to open source or personal side projects

What the job involves

• We’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
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python 3.11 using Django / DRF
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
• Work with MySQL and Redis to optimize performance and scalability
• Build and improve RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability as we grow
• Collaborate 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 debt
• Apply best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and code quality
• Drive improvements in our architecture, development processes, and internal tooling

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