Python Engineer

Code&Care is a successful full-stack development company seeking a Backend Engineer (Python) to work on scalable fintech systems for a UK-based client, focusing on distributed architectures and high-volume transaction processing.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python
• Build and support microservices-based architecture
• Develop reliable and fault-tolerant distributed systems
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and queries
• Implement messaging and event-driven solutions using Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS/SNS, or similar technologies
• Ensure high code quality through automated testing and code reviews
• Maintain application security and follow best practices for secure software development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and improvements
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and scale production systems

• 3+ years of commercial backend development experience
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Python
• Strong experience with Django, FastAPI, and Flask
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with idempotency, Saga/Outbox patterns, circuit breakers, and retry mechanisms
• Strong PostgreSQL knowledge, including transactions, locking, and performance optimization
• Experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS/SNS, or similar
• Strong experience with automated testing and Pytest
• Good understanding of application security principles, including OWASP, authentication, authorization, and API security
• Upper-Intermediate English level (B2+)
• Nice to have: Experience in fintech, banking, or payment systems
• Nice to have: Experience building and supporting high-load production systems

• Constant and interesting work with foreign clients
• Flexible working hours
• 50% cost compensation of sports, English lessons
• Annual paid 30 days vacation and paid sick days
• Medical insurance policy