Senior Backend Engineer – Python / Microservices Location: London - Hybrid/flexible working Salary: £90,000 – £120,000 Equity Options Type: Full-time, Permanent Join a Fintech Revolution - Newly created role - As the first in this role, you’ll play a key role in defining how backend engineering evolves within a fast-scaling global fintech – with full support from leadership and autonomy to innovate. DATAHEAD has been exclusively retained by a fast-scaling global fintech that’s disrupting the banking space through automation, AI, and cloud-native engineering. Their platform is used by major financial institutions to streamline and digitize complex document processing and they’re now growing their world-class engineering team in London. This is an opportunity to take ownership of robust, scalable backend systems at a business that's solving real-world problems at a global scale. What You’ll Be Doing Designing and building backend microservices in Python Writing clean, robust, production-grade code using Test-Driven Development (TDD) Developing asynchronous, event-driven systems using RabbitMQ Working with MongoDB and other NoSQL databases Deploying and maintaining services using Docker and Kubernetes Shipping services within a Microsoft ecosystem (Azure/OpenShift) Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and leadership to scale the platform What We’re Looking For 5 years’ experience in backend development, ideally in fintech or SaaS environments Advanced Python skills and deep experience with microservices architecture Strong understanding of TDD , CI/CD, and production-quality standards Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ preferred) Solid NoSQL knowledge, particularly MongoDB Hands-on with Docker and container orchestration using Kubernetes Exposure to Microsoft-based infrastructure (Azure/OpenShift preferred) Strong communication, ownership mentality, and a drive to build from scratch Why consider? Work on a mission-critical platform changing global finance Join a high-calibre team backed by top-tier clients Flexible hybrid work and equity options on the table Flat structure and direct access to leadership Opportunities to lead, mentor, and grow as we scale Please apply!