Senior Backend Engineer, InvestEngine

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Python

Django

Kafka

Redis

MySQL

RabbitMQ

Teamcity

Git

REST API

Mid and Senior level

London

More information about location

Investment management company

Open for applications

Investment management company

21-100 employees

FintechB2CB2BInvestingFinancial Services

Open for applications

Salary not provided

AWS

Docker

Python

Django

Kafka

Redis

MySQL

RabbitMQ

Teamcity

Git

REST API

Mid and Senior level

London

More information about location

21-100 employees

FintechB2CB2BInvestingFinancial Services

Company mission

To make investing more simple, more accessible and more powerful.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

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

Desirable

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

What the job involves

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
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

Application 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

Salary benchmarks

Our take

InvestEngine is an investment management company that aims to democratize investing by helping everyone, irrespective of their financial knowledge, benefit from the markets.

The company distinguishes itself through its very low fees - their DIY portfolio service is associated with zero fees. Moreover, they aim to eliminate the high barrier to entry associated with a significant initial investment by allowing clients to start investing with a low initial amount.

Moreover, all the money invested through its platform is safe. InvestEngine is authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and investments are eligible for claims under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), thus the clients' investments are protected.

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Insights

Glassdoor (3.66)

Trustpilot (4.7)

Company

Company benefits

Work from anywhere scheme for up to 3 months at a time
Paid time off and sick leave
Training and development
Flexible environment
Vitality health plans

Company values

Ownership
Personal responsibility
Integrity

Company HQ

London, UK

Leadership

Andrey Dobrynin

(Managing Director)

Previously Head of Marketing at Slando for 5 years, CEO - Russian-speaking markets at OLX Group for 2 years and Co-Founder at Larixon Classifieds for 6 years.

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