Senior Backend Engineer - Partner APIs (Remote/Hybrid)

Methodfi; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech company is looking for a Senior Back End Engineer to enhance their API integrations and support small businesses in accessing finance. The role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python and relational databases, and a passion for solving technical problems. The salary range is £80,000—£90,000, with additional benefits and a strong culture of professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Private GP service

25 days' holiday plus additional benefits

Generous parental leave

Employee equity incentive scheme

Learning and development budget

Company retreats

Qualifications

• Experience designing and building scalable back‑end systems, ideally in Python with Django.
• Experience working with relational databases, ideally PostgreSQL.
• Experience building and maintaining reliable APIs.
• Experience managing projects from start to finish.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Improve the Lending API for better integration.
• Add functionality for deeper partner relationships.
• Streamline customer journeys through the API.

Skills

Designing and building scalable back‑end systems

Working with relational databases

Building and maintaining APIs

Managing projects end-to-end

Clear communication

Tools

Python with Django

PostgreSQL

React and Typescript

Job description

A leading fintech company is looking for a Senior Back End Engineer to enhance their API integrations and support small businesses in accessing finance. The role offers a hybrid work model and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates will have experience with Python and relational databases, and a passion for solving technical problems. The salary range is £80,000—£90,000, with additional benefits and a strong culture of professional growth.