Backend Engineer, Partner Tech — Hybrid/Remote UK

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

Job summary

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Back End Engineer to enhance its Lending API and improve customer experiences. This hybrid role allows work from home in the UK, requiring experience in scalable back-end systems, particularly with Python and Django. The ideal candidate will manage projects independently from design to delivery while collaborating closely with the engineering team. The position offers a salary of £65,000—£80,000 and a supportive culture focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Private GP service

25 days’ holiday plus options

Fully paid sabbatical after four years

Pension contributions

Employee equity incentive scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development budget

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building scalable back-end systems in Python with Django.
• Experience working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL.
• Experience building and maintaining APIs that are reliable and well-documented.
• Experience managing projects from understanding to delivering technical solutions.
• Clear, concise communication focusing on outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own features and projects from scoping and design to production.
• Collaborate with other engineers to meet team goals with autonomy.
• Deliver new functionality critical to onboarding partners.
• Use data to make decisions and refine strategies.

Skills

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

API development

Communication

Tools

React

Typescript

Job description

A leading financial technology firm is seeking a Back End Engineer to enhance its Lending API and improve customer experiences. This hybrid role allows work from home in the UK, requiring experience in scalable back-end systems, particularly with Python and Django. The ideal candidate will manage projects independently from design to delivery while collaborating closely with the engineering team. The position offers a salary of £65,000—£80,000 and a supportive culture focused on growth and development.