Backend Engineer (Python/Django)
Hybrid (Sheffield) – £60,000
We are working with a high-growth fintech scale-up who are looking to bring on a Backend Engineer into their growing data team. They are innovating rapidly and looking for top engineering talent to support their next phase of growth.
As a Backend Engineer, you’ll play a key role in building and scaling the company’s core payment infrastructure.
Responsibilities
* Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
* Write production-quality Python and Django code with a focus on performance and maintainability
* Work with the Django ORM at a deep level to ensure efficient data operations
* Collaborate in agile sprints with product and engineering teams
* Debug, diagnose, and resolve issues across the platform
* Contribute to backend infrastructure, deployment pipelines, and monitoring/logging
* Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices
Tech Stack
Essential:
* Python
* Django (ORM)
* Broader backend experience
* SQL expertise
* Familiarity with CI/CD and scalable systems