Senior Backend Engineer (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Java): Building and optimizing banking application features for over 1 million users with an accent on transaction categorization and budget management. Focus on developing event-driven services, managing Azure Cloud infrastructure, and integrating robust APIs.

Location: Onsite in Amsterdam, North Holland.

Company

hirify.global provides professional solutions and connects skilled professionals with projects for tech start-ups to global players since 2000.

What you will do

• Work within a multi-language codebase (approximately 70% Python and 30% Java) to enhance a banking application.
• Develop and manage event-driven services using queuing systems like Azure Service Bus and Kafka.
• Maintain infrastructure within Azure Cloud, utilizing Functions, Webapps, and Docker containers.
• Build robust APIs using Python FastAPI and Java Spring backends.
• Integrate with various internal teams and external vendors to ensure technical alignment.
• Apply critical thinking to challenge existing processes and drive continuous technical improvements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience with Java and/or Python.
• Extensive knowledge in building scalable APIs using Python and Java (Spring).
• Proven experience working in complex technical environments where integration with multiple stakeholders is required.
• Comfortable contributing to a multi-language codebase (specifically moving between Java and Python projects).
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud platforms; Azure experience is highly recommended.

Nice to have

• Specific knowledge of Python FastAPI.

Culture & Benefits

• Contribute to high-impact products providing insights into personal finances for over 1 million monthly users.
• Work in a technical environment that encourages continuous improvement and critical thinking.
• Join an established company (since 2000) with an international network of professionals.
• Opportunity to be part of a team that values connecting skills with projects and treating people well.