Middle Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Middle Backend Engineer (Fintech): Join a core product team to scale mission-critical systems, improve operational efficiency, and deliver great experiences for internal and external users with an accent on backend services using Python 3.11, Django, and Django REST Framework. Focus on improving system scalability, performance, and reliability as the company grows across new product lines.

Location: Fully Remote

Company

hirify.global is a London-based fintech on a mission to make ETF investing simple and accessible.

What you will do

• Design and build backend services in Python 3.11, using Django and Django REST Framework.
• Work with MySQL to design and optimise database schemas, and use Redis for caching and performance.
• Develop and evolve RESTful APIs for both client-facing features and internal tools.
• Improve system scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Compliance) to deliver features.
• Debug and solve production issues, proactively identify bottlenecks, and drive architectural improvements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of backend development experience in Python.
• Solid experience with Django (or equivalent Python frameworks).
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL).
• Experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, etc.).
• English (B2 level or higher) and fluent Russian.

Nice to have

• Experience with Redis, AWS, and Docker.
• Previous work in fintech, product-first companies, or regulated environments.
• A public GitHub profile with meaningful contributions or personal projects is a strong plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from wherever suits you best; the company cares about outcomes, not time zones.
• Transparent and open culture.
• Supportive team.

Hiring process

• Intro call with the Talent team.
• Technical interview with Backend team.
• Final call with СTO.