Senior Backend Engineer (Remote)
InvestEngine Limited
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
About
About the Role We’re looking for a
Senior Backend Developer
to join our
Backoffice team
and strengthen our technical foundation as we grow. This role focuses on architecture, system stability, and scaling internal platforms that power critical business operations.
You’ll work on complex backend challenges, design clean and scalable services, and collaborate with product and business teams to bring ideas to life. You’ll play a key role in shaping technical direction and making high-impact decisions — without people management responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
Design, develop, and maintain backend services in
Python 3.11
using
Django / DRF
Lead architectural discussions and contribute to long‑term technical strategy
Work with
MySQL
and
Redis
to optimize performance and scalability
Build and improve
RESTful APIs
for internal and external integrations
Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and scalability as we grow
Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Business teams to deliver impactful features and automate back‑office processes and workflows.
Investigate and resolve production issues, identify bottlenecks, and reduce tech debt
Apply best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and code quality Drive improvements in our architecture, development processes, and internal tooling
What We’re Looking For
4+ years of experience in backend development
Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of
Django
(or similar frameworks)
Solid understanding of
relational databases , caching, and high‑performance backend systems
Experience with
REST APIs , service design, and distributed systems
Ability to navigate ambiguity and take ownership of architectural decisions
Familiarity with Git, CI/CD practices, and modern development workflows
Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
English (B2 level or higher)
and fluent Russian
Nice to Have
Experience working in
fintech , regulated industries, or internal B2B tools
Familiarity with
AWS ,
Docker , and message brokers (e.g. RabbitMQ, Kafka)
Contributions to open source or personal side projects
How We Work We’re a lean, collaborative team where developers influence architecture, product direction, and engineering culture. You’ll have autonomy, trust, and support — without micromanagement or bureaucracy. We focus on building meaningful, maintainable systems that scale with the business.
What We Offer
Impact from day one
— work on business‑critical systems and drive meaningful change
Strategic growth opportunities
— shape long‑term technical direction and scale our platform
Modern tech stack
— Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, GitHub, TeamCity
Remote‑first and flexible
— work from anywhere, at your own pace
Unlimited vacation
— take time off when you need it, no fixed limits
Supportive team
— thoughtful, skilled colleagues who care about quality and results
Hiring Process
Intro call with our Talent team
Technical interview with the Backend team
Final conversation with our CTO
Straightforward and fast — typically 1–2 weeks from start to offer.
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Languages
- English
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