As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will build and scale high-performance financial systems within a rapidly growing Series B fintech startup. Working with Python, Django, and AWS, you will own critical features from design to deployment, ensuring the reliability and security of complex financial transactions for a global user base.
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Senior Backend Engineer at Series B fintech startup
Join a high-growth Series B fintech startup in San Francisco as a Senior Backend Engineer. You will tackle complex technical challenges involving Python, Django, and AWS while building the next generation of financial infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to own critical architectural decisions and scale a platform backed by top-tier VCs in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.
Overview
Role overview
Company
About the company
Series B fintech startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Python and the Django framework.
- Architect and scale cloud infrastructure on AWS to support increasing traffic and data complexity.
- Lead technical projects and mentor junior engineers while ensuring high standards for code quality and security.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Has 6+ years of professional experience in backend development with a focus on Python and Django.
- Demonstrates deep expertise in building and managing scalable cloud-native applications on AWS.
- Possesses a strong background in the fintech sector or building complex transactional systems.
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What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work on mission-critical financial infrastructure during a high-growth Series B phase with top-tier VC backing.
- Influence the architectural direction of a platform handling complex financial data at significant scale.
- Join a collaborative, engineering-led culture in a hybrid San Francisco environment that values technical excellence.
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