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# Python Software Engineer - Remote Working - Up to £120,000 Base (+Bonus, equityetc)

- **Company:** Hunter Bond
- **Location:** London, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology Consulting, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Working Model 2D, Large Language Models, Backend, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815093548-python-software-engineer-remote-working-up-to-120000-base-bonus-equityetc

## About the Role

* Strong commercial experience as a Python Software Engineer, focusing on APIs and backend systems.
 * Familiarity with agentic AI tooling or strong interest in AI-driven development.
 * Proactive mindset and enthusiasm for adopting new technologies.
 * An entrepreneurial, self-starting attitude suited to a fast-moving startup environment.

If you are a Python Software Engineer interested in joining a high-growth fintech startup with strong technical ownership and equity upside, please apply or contact for more information.

## Description

Python Software Engineer - Fintech Startup

Compensation: Up to £120,000 Base + Benefits (Bonus, equity etc.)

Location: London (remote-friendly)

Working Model: Strong remote options

Overview

A fast-growing fintech startup is looking for a Python Software Engineer to join a hyper-scaling engineering team building AI-driven financial technology products. The role involves tackling complex, real-world problems across financial workflows with a modern, automation-first and AI-assisted approach.

Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain Python-based backend systems, APIs, and services.
 * Ensure auto-generated and AI-assisted code is production-ready, secure, and maintainable.
 * Embed and operationalise AI-driven capabilities, including LLM-powered features, monitoring, and evaluation.
 * Collaborate across cross-functional teams while promoting best practices in modern, AI-assisted software engineering.

What's on Offer

 * Significant technical ownership and influence over system design.
 * Competitive salary with meaningful equity in a high-growth fintech.
 * Remote-first working model with limited, planned office time.
 * Rapid career progression in a scaling startup environment.
 * Exposure to cutting-edge fintech and AI technologies.
 * A highly collaborative, entrepreneurial engineering culture.

Requirements

 * Strong commercial experience as a Python Software Engineer, focusing on APIs and backend systems.
 * Familiarity with agentic AI tooling or strong interest in AI-driven development.
 * Proactive mindset and enthusiasm for adopting new technologies.
 * An entrepreneurial, self-starting attitude suited to a fast-moving startup environment.

If you are a Python Software Engineer interested in joining a high-growth fintech startup with strong technical ownership and equity upside, please apply or contact for more information.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing

Industries

Software Development, Information Services, IT Services and IT Consulting


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