Python Backend Developer

Backend Engineer

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services and make them all accessible through our unified platform, payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and multi-currency banking solutions. The role is about:

We are expanding our engineering capabilities and looking for a Backend Engineer to join our growing team.

In this role, you will contribute to building and improving scalable backend services that support a range of internal and customer-facing products. You will work in a high-performance environment, helping to deliver reliable and efficient systems while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Location: Remote from Portugal or Ukraine (Contractor arrangement)

Reporting to: Group CTO

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain Python-based microservices in a distributed environment.
• Design and build scalable backend services with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services into existing systems.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, and DevOps teams to deliver new features and improvements.
• Work with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, cloud infrastructure) to build and deploy applications.
• Support deployments and system operations through CI/CD pipelines (GitLab).
• Contribute to code reviews and follow engineering best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production environments.
• Contribute to improving system performance and handling increasing system load.

What we need:

• 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Django.
• Familiarity with AWS (e.g. Lambda, cloud services).
• Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.
• Understanding of scalable and distributed systems fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a remote environment.
• Experience in fintech, payments, trading platforms, or high-volume systems.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, message queues, etc.).
• Experience working with high-load or high-throughput systems.

Hiring Process:

• Step 1 – Thinking in Action (40 minutes) Your first conversation will be with our Talent Acquisition team. We'll explore your background, career journey, motivations, and overall fit for the role. As part of this discussion, you'll also complete a short technical screening that will be reviewed by our engineering team. This stage helps us understand both your experience and how you approach technical challenges.
• Step 2 – Build in Production (60–90 minutes) Meet with the Team Lead and technical experts for a practical assessment. Depending on the role, this may involve a live coding exercise or a real-world scenario designed to evaluate your technical skills, problem-solving approach, and ability to work through challenges similar to those faced by our teams.
• Step 3 – Final Interview (45 minutes) The final stage is a group interview with senior members of our Technology squad, which may include the CTO, CPO, and Team Lead. Together, we'll discuss team fit, collaboration style, expectations from both sides, and any remaining questions about the role, team, or technology domain. This is also an opportunity for you to learn more about our culture and ways of working.

The perks of being a payabl.er:

• Grow with Us: Annual Learning Budget for professional development (eligible after probation)—because your growth is our growth.
• Celebrate Together: We bring colleagues from all offices together for unforgettable company celebrations.
• Global Collaboration & Events: Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives, connecting with colleagues from all regions and contributing to a truly global community

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team!