Job Title - Senior Software Engineer
Location - Remote Anywhere in Europe (Contract outside the UK / Permanent in the UK)
Salary - £60,000 £80,000 per annum
Company Overview
Our client is a rapidly growing Fintech SaaS company delivering intelligent automation and data-driven tools for enterprise finance teams. With a focus on revolutionising workflows across Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Reconciliation, and Treasury, they're transforming how global finance departments operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently.
Role Summary
As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a key contributor in designing, building, and scaling core backend services. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, and DevOps to ship mission-critical features for global enterprise customers. This is a high-impact role for a technically curious and independent engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, agile startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and implement scalable backend solutions using Django Rest Framework and PostgreSQL
* Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to deliver high-impact features
* Optimise code performance and reliability across microservices architecture using AWS Lambda
* Maintain strong testing coverage using Pytest and support CI/CD processes
* Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving engineering best practices
* Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experience & Expertise
* 5+ years of backend engineering experience
* Strong expertise in Django Rest Framework, PostgreSQL, and AWS Lambda
* Experience with Pandas and OAuthlib, or similar supporting libraries
* Prior exposure to fintech, accounting automation, or finance-related SaaS products is a big plus
Skills & Attributes
* Strong testing mindset with experience using Pytest
* Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative remote environment
* Independent, proactive, and detail-oriented problem solver
* Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills
What You'll Get
* Competitive salary between £60,000 £80,000
* Full remote flexibility from anywhere in Europe
* UK-based hires receive permanent contracts; EU-based hires are contractors but treated as full-time staff with paid leave
* Be part of a mission-led startup solving real-world problems for enterprise finance teams
* Opportunity to grow into a technical leadership role as the team scales