Senior Backend Engineer, Backoffice team; Python

About Invest Engine

We’re a London-based fintech on a mission to make ETF investing simple and accessible. Over 150,000 clients have trusted us with over £3 billion in assets — and we’re just getting started. We’ve been featured by Money Week,Finderand Forbes, and we’re growing fast with big ambitions.

We’re looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
to join our
Backoffice team
and strengthen our technical foundation as we grow. This role focuses on architecture, system stability, and scaling internal platforms that power critical business operations.

You’ll work on complex backend challenges, design clean and scalable services, and collaborate with product and business teams to bring ideas to life. You’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction and making high-impact decisions — without people management responsibilities.

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in
  Python 3.11
  using
  Django / DRF

• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy

• Work with
  MySQL
  and
  Redis
  to optimize performance and scalability

• Build and improve
  RESTful APIs
  for internal and external integrations

• Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability as we grow

• Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Business teams to deliver impactful features and automate back office processes and workflows.

• Investigate and resolve production issues, identify bottlenecks, and reduce tech debt

• Apply best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (Team City, Git Hub Actions), and code quality
  Drive improvements in our architecture, development processes, and internal tooling

• 4+ years of experience in backend development

• Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of
  Django
  (or similar frameworks)

• Solid understanding of
  relational databases
  , caching, and high-performance backend systems

• Experience with
  REST APIs
  , service design, and distributed systems

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of architectural decisions

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and modern development workflows

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

• English (B2 level or higher)and fluent Russian

• Experience working in
  fintech
  , regulated industries, or internal B2B tools

• Familiarity with
  AWS
  ,
  Docker
  , and message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)

• Contributions to open source or personal side projects

We’re a lean, collaborative team where developers influence architecture, product direction, and engineering culture. You’ll have autonomy, trust, and support — without micromanagement or bureaucracy. We focus on building meaningful, maintainable systems that scale with the business.

• Impact from day one
  — work on business‑critical systems and drive meaningful change

• Strategic growth opportunities
  — shape long-term technical direction and scale our platform

• Modern tech stack
  — Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, Git Hub, Team City

• Remote‑first and flexible
  — work from anywhere, at your own pace

• Unlimited vacation
  — take time off when you need it, no fixed limits

• Supportive team
  — thoughtful, skilled colleagues who care about quality and results