Middle Backend Engineer (Remote)

About InvestEngine: We’re a London-based fintech on a mission to make ETF investing simple and accessible. Over 100,000 clients have trusted us with over £1.5 billion in assets — and we’re just getting started. We’ve been featured by Forbes, MoneyWeek, and Finder, and we’re growing fast with big ambitions.

About The Role: We’re looking for a Middle Backend Engineer to join one of our core product teams — BackOffice, Growth, or Pensions. You’ll help us scale mission-critical systems, improve operational efficiency, and deliver great experiences for both internal and external users. You’ll work closely with engineers, product managers, designers, and business stakeholders, and you’ll have the autonomy to own solutions end to end. This role is ideal for someone who’s proactive, reliable, and passionate about clean, maintainable code that solves real business problems.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and build backend services in Python 3.11, using Django and Django REST Framework
• Work with MySQL to design and optimise database schemas, and use Redis for caching and performance
• Develop and evolve RESTful APIs for both client-facing features and internal tools
• Own features end-to-end: from shaping the technical approach to release, monitoring, and iterative improvement
• Improve system scalability, performance, and reliability as we grow rapidly across new product lines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Compliance) to deliver features that are simple, compliant, and impactful
• Debug and solve production issues, proactively identify bottlenecks, and drive architectural improvements
• Follow best practices in version control (Git), CI/CD (we use TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and code quality
• Contribute beyond code: suggest smarter flows, improve developer experience, and advocate for technical excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of backend development experience in Python
• Solid experience with Django (or equivalent Python frameworks)
• Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)
• Experience working with RESTful APIs
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools (TeamCity, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements
• English (B2 level or higher) and fluent Russian

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Redis, AWS, and Docker
• Previous work in fintech, product-first companies, or regulated environments
• A public GitHub profile with meaningful contributions or personal projects is a strong plus

How We Work: We’re a lean, fast-moving team that values clarity, ownership, and transparency. Our backend developers are not just code writers — they contribute to architecture, improve processes, and help shape the product. We expect autonomy, but we also support each other. No bureaucracy, no drama — just respectful collaboration and meaningful work.

What We Offer:

• Impact from day one: You’ll be solving real problems that make a measurable difference to the business and our users.
• Room to grow: We’re scaling fast, and there’s plenty of opportunity to take on more responsibility and evolve with the company.
• Modern stack and tools: We use Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, TeamCity, GitHub — with a focus on clean, well-maintained code.
• Transparent and open culture: From regular team updates to open idea channels in Slack — we keep communication honest and decisions collaborative.
• Supportive team: You’ll join a team of thoughtful, motivated people who care about what they build and how they build it.
• Remote and flexible: Work from wherever suits you best. We care about outcomes, not time zones.

Our Hiring Process: Intro call with the Talent team, Technical interview with Backend team, Final call with CTO.