Junior Backend Engineer (Python)

TL;DR

Junior Backend Engineer (Python): Supporting the development and improvement of backend services and APIs for an automotive digital payments platform with an accent on reliability, scalability, and performance. Focus on building high-performing applications, optimizing SQL database performance, and collaborating in an Agile environment.

Location: Hybrid (UK). Must be based in the UK and able to work at least 3 days per week from the Sheffield or London (Hammersmith) offices. Right to work in the UK is required; no visa sponsorship available.

Company

A multi-award-winning digital payments and insight platform within the automotive industry.

What you will do

• Develop, maintain, and improve backend services and APIs to power product offerings.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve system issues to ensure stability.
• Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable features.
• Write clean, secure, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Monitor and optimize application performance, reliability, and efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and Agile ceremonies including stand-ups and sprint planning.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience developing backend systems in a production environment.
• 2+ years of experience with Python and Django/Flask.
• Knowledge of SQL databases and experience with performance optimization.
• Understanding of software design principles and REST APIs.
• Proficiency in Git and version control best practices.
• Must already have the right to work in the UK; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Experience working in fintech, payments, e-commerce, or automotive sectors.
• Experience working with ALM tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and company bonus scheme.
• Private Healthcare and Medicash plan.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional volunteer days.
• Tax-saving Salary Sacrifice Pension, Cycle to Work, and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Annual allowance of £250 for wellbeing and £150 for professional development.
• hirify.global Flex policy for work/life balance and annual company-wide retreats.