Backend Software Engineer (Python)
SOJO
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
This is a hands‑on, backend software engineer position reporting directly to our Head of Technology. You will be one of only two developers on the team, with real ownership over features, infrastructure, and decisions. We’re looking for someone who’s excited to grow with the company, contribute to the architecture, and take pride in building well‑crafted systems. What you'll do
Develop, maintain, and scale RESTful APIs using FastAPI Develop internal tools and dashboards to support our operations and tailoring teams Design and manage MongoDB schemas and queries Deploy, monitor, and scale services using AWS and GCP Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices Work with Git for version control and collaborative development Contribute ideas to improve architecture, scalability, and performance What we're looking for
2+ years of Python development experience in a professional setting Solid experience with FastAPI (or similar Python frameworks) Practical knowledge of MongoDB and working with document‑based data models Experience deploying to AWS, GCP, or both Proficient with Git and modern development workflows Familiarity with working in Agile teams Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset A start‑up isn’t your typical 9‑5 – we’re looking for someone with a passion to work hard and over‑deliver Nice to have
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, TeamCity, Jenkins, etc) Familiarity with performance monitoring and logging tools Experience at a startup or a small, fast‑moving team This is a hybrid role and will require physical attendance at our East London office. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
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Languages
- English
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