Senior Python Engineer (FinTech Platform)
Job Description:
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Python Engineer to help design, build, and evolve Contineos enterprise-grade messaging and workflow platform used by leading private banks and wealth management institutions globally.
This is a hands-on engineering role with real ownership. You will work closely with product, business, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable backend services while also developing a strong understanding of financial workflows and structured products.
What You'll Do
- Architect, design, and develop Python-based backend services following Contineo engineering standards and best practices.
- Take ownership of key platform components including lifecycle event management, booking modules, and analytics/reporting services.
- Collaborate closely with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into well-designed technical solutions.
- Work in an agile, DevOps-driven environment, contributing to CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native deployments.
- Ensure high-quality delivery through proper testing, code reviews, and adherence to acceptance criteria.
- Develop a strong understanding of the platforms functional and financial workflows (this is not a purely technical role).
What Were Looking For
- 7+ years of professional Python development experience, building and maintaining enterprise-scale applications.
- Strong expertise in Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, and related tooling (Dash, REST APIs).
- Solid understanding of microservices architectures, HTTP-based integrations, and Kubernetes-based deployments.
- Experience designing and working with data models (relational databases, JSON-based schemas).
- Familiarity with Agile SDLC, testing frameworks, and production-grade software delivery.
- Demonstrated ownership mindset and leadership qualities, even in an individual contributor role.
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
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Excellent written and spoken English.
Required Skills:
FinTech FastAPI Messaging Development REST SDLC REST APIs Pipelines CI/CD Event Management Ownership Reviews Django Agile Business Requirements Microservices Components DevOps Analytics Databases Computer Science Software Testing Design Engineering Business Python English Science Leadership Management