Software Engineer (Python/Django)

About the role

A fast-growing company that launched a new forex product in 2023 is looking for a software engineer with Python and Django experience. You will help build and improve its service offering, own projects end to end, and support expansion beyond the local forex space. The company aims to work remotely with high autonomy.

Key responsibilities

• Design, test and push code that improves the range, returns and input costs of the service offering
• Accelerate development of API integrations, process automations, database optimisation, staff interface improvements and client dashboard development
• Work closely with the CTO and dev team on bigger projects
• Debug and resolve production issues
• Contribute to system upgrades and share knowledge with colleagues

Required profile

• 3-4 years of software development experience, including familiarity with CI/CD and Git/version control
• 2 years of experience with Python and a web framework such as Django or Ruby on Rails in a production environment
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a focus on clean, articulate code
• Start-up mindset, comfortable with products failing and being pivoted
• Ability to work remotely with high autonomy and self-motivation

Required skills

• Python and a web framework such as Django or Ruby on Rails
• Basic knowledge of Linux server maintenance
• At least one cloud platform (e.g. AWS, Azure)