Expert Python Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Expert Python Engineer (Fintech): Designing and enhancing microservices for end-to-end payment lifecycle, including inbound/outbound flows and third-party integrations, with an accent on asynchronous communication and observability. Focus on rapidly assimilating payment scheme knowledge, implementing technical schemas like ISO 20022, and managing production alerts in a cloud-native, high-availability environment.

Location: Hybrid work setup in Málaga, Spain

Company

hirify.global is a custom product engineering company with a global team of over 4,000 developers, consultants, and analysts, engineering technology that redefines industries.

What you will do

• Design and enhance microservices focused on payment processing, integrations, and financial tooling.
• Implement and maintain asynchronous communication patterns to ensure data consistency and system speed.
• Take full ownership of service behavior by implementing tracking, monitoring, and managing production alerts/issues.
• Rapidly assimilate and apply knowledge regarding specific payment schemes (Swift, SEPA) and technical documentation.
• Work effectively within a distributed international team, participating in Agile ceremonies and meeting delivery goals.

Requirements

• Expert-level Python for backend development.
• Professional experience working with AWS (Amazon Web Services).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous communication.
• Practical experience with Kafka in publishing, consuming, and processing data streams.
• Experience deploying and operating services within Kubernetes (K8s) orchestrated environments.
• Mandatory background in international payments, local payouts, or card processing (regulated environments).
• Ability to interpret and implement technical schemas such as ISO 20022 or Swift documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive company-paid medical insurance and 4 additional undocumented sick leave days.
• Tailored education path with internal events, Udemy license, language courses, and company-paid certifications.
• Opportunity to share experience and level up expertise within a community of skilled professionals.
• Flexibility in scheduling with 23 vacation days and short Fridays to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for internal mobility to change projects and fulfill professional potential.
• Work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients.
• Welcoming environment with a friendly team, open-door policy, and regular team-building events.