[All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)[![Wayflyer logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2026/11/313fe63af4b1-221.webp)](https://jobicy.com/company/wayflyer.md)[Wayflyer](https://jobicy.com/company/wayflyer.md) # Backend Software Engineer AI Summary Wayflyer is seeking a senior Backend Software Engineer to build scalable financial-product services for a remote team across Europe. The role focuses on Python and Django backend development, RESTful APIs, SQL data modeling, production reliability, and secure cloud-based systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, participate in code reviews, and make pragmatic technical decisions for a rapidly scaling fintech platform. Candidates need at least five years of Python backend experience and strong knowledge of Django or comparable API frameworks, PostgreSQL, AWS, testing, and microservices architecture.[Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/wayflyer.md)ShareRemote from[Europe](https://jobicy.com/job-region/europe.md)SalaryUndisclosedDepartment[Software Engineering](https://jobicy.com/categories/engineering.md)EmploymentFull TimeExperienceOpen levelPublished13 Nov 2026Apply before13 Dec 2026Listing views40Application actions2Application toolkit ## Make your next move. Prepare your resume, explore your fit, and draft a cover letter for this opportunity. Opportunity details ## About this role. About [Wayflyer](https://jobicy.com/company/wayflyer.md) Today’s small businesses need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That’s why we built Wayflyer. Our technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours. To date, we’ve deployed over $6bn to thousands of businesses worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. You’ll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world. We have offices in Dublin, London, New York, Charlotte, Berlin and Sydney. The challenge We assess businesses in minutes and send funds in as little as 24 hours. The systems that make that possible need to be fast, reliable, and built to scale as we grow into new markets. What you’ll actually do * Design and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django, focusing on our core financial products * Build and maintain RESTful APIs that power our customer-facing applications and internal tools * Implement robust data models and database schemas to support our financial services infrastructure * Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and improvements * Optimize application performance and ensure high availability of our services * Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation * Monitor and maintain production systems, ensuring reliability and security Who thrives here You should be comfortable making and defending technical decisions, while remaining open to feedback and alternative approaches. You’ll need to balance technical excellence with business needs and help guide the team toward pragmatic solutions. You excel at stakeholder management and can effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You’re proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues before they become problems. We look for candidates with most or all of the below traits that can point to real experience applying them. * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience * 5+ years of professional experience in backend development with Python * Strong proficiency in Django, or other Python API frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Flask) * Experience with SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworks * Knowledge of API design principles and microservices architecture * Experience with AWS or similar cloud platforms * Solid understanding of version control with Git * Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest) * Understanding of security best practices and data protection * Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Excellent communication abilities and proven track record of successful team collaboration Given what we do, experience in financial services, fintech and business-to-business organisations is particularly interesting to us. We hire for range What you’re like as a person and how you treat people is a big deal for us. People love working with you. You’re helpful and generous with your time and knowledge. People love helping you back. People know where they stand with you. You’re always looking to learn and grow, on a personal and professional level. And you’re always looking to help others learn and grow by sharing your own knowledge and experience. You know why diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging matters, and speak up when we can do better. What this role could turn into Engineers here tend to grow in the direction they’re most interested in – whether that’s deepening technical specialism, moving into architecture, or taking on more cross-functional ownership as we scale. Location and working policy 📍Fully remote, Europe. The good stuff 25 days off, plus public holidays, onboarding in our Dublin or London office. Equity – because you should own a piece of what you’re building. Generous parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers. 60 days a year to work abroad from wherever you want. By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our privacy team at [privacy@wayflyer.com](mailto:privacy@wayflyer.com) or review our privacy notice at [https://wayflyer.com/privacy-notice](https://wayflyer.com/privacy-notice). #LI-OC1 Show more [Apply now >](https://jobicy.com/jobs/161926-backend-software-engineer-3.md) > Annual salary information is not provided for this position. 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This job listing has been manually reviewed by the Jobicy Trust & Safety Team for compliance with our posting guidelines, including verification of the company's legitimacy, accuracy of job details, clarity of remote work policy, and absence of misleading or fraudulent content. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 4/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 4/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 4/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a senior-level fintech engineering role requiring ownership of reliable, scalable systems that handle financial products. The combination of architecture decisions, production operations, security, and stakeholder communication makes it technically demanding. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job median (per year)Market rate$130,000US market range (per year)$105k–$160k0$176k AI insightThe yearly pay period is inferred from the job context; it was not explicitly stated by the employer. No employer base salary was disclosed. The yearly period and USD estimates are inferred for a senior Python/Django backend engineer working remotely in Europe; actual compensation may vary by country, employment arrangement, and equity package. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. [Python](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Python.md)[Django](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Django.md)[RESTful API Design](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=RESTful%20API%20Design.md)[PostgreSQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=PostgreSQL.md)[SQL](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=SQL.md)[ORM Frameworks](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=ORM%20Frameworks.md)[Microservices Architecture](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Microservices%20Architecture.md)[AWS](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=AWS.md)[Git](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Git.md)[pytest](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=pytest.md)[Unit Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Unit%20Testing.md)[Integration Testing](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Integration%20Testing.md)[Application Performance Optimization](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Application%20Performance%20Optimization.md)[Security Best Practices](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Security%20Best%20Practices.md)[Technical Documentation](https://jobicy.com/jobs?search_keywords=Technical%20Documentation.md) Sample interview questionsHow would you design a Django service that must process financial requests reliably at high volume?I would define clear domain boundaries, use transactional database operations for critical state changes, and make external calls idempotent. I would add asynchronous processing where appropriate, observability for failures and latency, and comprehensive tests for both expected and failure scenarios. What factors do you consider when designing a RESTful API for internal and customer-facing applications? I focus on clear resource modeling, consistent naming, versioning strategy, validation, authentication, authorization, pagination, and predictable error responses. I also document contracts and design for backward compatibility so clients can evolve safely. How do you approach performance issues in a Python and PostgreSQL application? I begin with metrics and tracing to identify the actual bottleneck. I then inspect query plans, reduce unnecessary ORM queries, add appropriate indexes, use caching carefully, and profile application code before validating improvements with load testing. Describe how you would ensure production reliability for a backend service on AWS. I would use health checks, structured logging, monitoring, alerting, automated deployments, and rollback procedures. I would also design for resilient dependencies, least-privilege access, backups, disaster recovery, and documented incident response practices. How do you communicate a technical trade-off to non-technical stakeholders? I explain the business impact, options, risks, delivery implications, and my recommendation in plain language. I avoid unnecessary implementation detail, invite questions, and make sure the final decision and its assumptions are documented. Next step ## Apply now. Follow the employer’s application method and review Jobicy’s safety guidance before sharing personal information. 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