Backend Engineer, Decision Tech Product Team

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company is seeking a Back End Engineer for its Decision Tech Product Team in London. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance services essential for flexible lending solutions. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Python, back-end engineering, and experience with database management and API endpoints. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ranging from £65,000 - £80,000, and numerous benefits including flexible working hours, medical insurance, and a strong emphasis on professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance and discounted gym membership

Private GP service

25 days holiday plus additional leave options

Paid sabbatical after four years

Counselling and therapy sessions

3% Pension contributions

Employee equity incentive scheme

Parental leave benefits

Electric car and cycle to work schemes

Company retreats

Learning and development budget

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Python with a strong background in back-end engineering.
• Experience designing, building, and managing relational databases.
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining API endpoints.
• Strong communication skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance services that execute lending strategy.
• Own projects end to end, coordinating with stakeholders.
• Enhance offerings to meet needs of repeat customers.
• Design and maintain scalable, robust systems.
• Work iteratively with high test coverage.

Skills

Python proficiency

Back-end engineering experience

Relational databases

API endpoint management

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Maths, Physics, Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Django

PostgreSQL

DevOps practices

Job description

A financial technology company is seeking a Back End Engineer for its Decision Tech Product Team in London. This role involves designing and maintaining high-performance services essential for flexible lending solutions. The ideal candidate has proficiency in Python, back-end engineering, and experience with database management and API endpoints. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive salary ranging from £65,000 - £80,000, and numerous benefits including flexible working hours, medical insurance, and a strong emphasis on professional growth.