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# Senior Backend Engineer - Pensions Team (Python)

- **Company:** InvestEngine
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Github, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, Systems Integration, Reliability of Systems, Technical Debt, Backend, Apache Kafka, Teamcity, Docker, Legacy Systems
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2efdd4d3b3da8c9d

## About the Role

* 5+ years of backend development experience
 * Strong Python and Django experience
 * Experience leading projects or engineering teams
 * Strong understanding of distributed systems, integrations, and system reliability
 * Experience working with complex legacy systems and technical debt
 * Ability to drive clarity in ambiguous situations
 * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
 * Strong ownership mindset and proactive approach to problem-solving
 * English (B2 level or higher) and fluent Russian, * Experience in fintech, payments, banking, or other highly regulated industries
 * Experience with AWS, Docker, MySQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka
 * Experience leading modernization or system migration initiatives

## Description

We're looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to join and lead our Payments Team.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining backend engineering, technical ownership, and team leadership. The Payments Team owns one of the most business-critical domains at InvestEngine, responsible for payment flows, external provider integrations, transaction reliability, and operational efficiency.

The team is entering an exciting stage where we are looking for a strong technical leader who can help simplify complex systems, improve reliability, drive architectural improvements, and scale both the platform and the team., * Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python 3.11 using Django / DRF

 * Lead technical initiatives across payments infrastructure and integrations
 * Drive improvements in system reliability, observability, and operational excellence
 * Work closely with Product, Operations, Compliance, and external partners
 * Investigate production issues and identify root causes rather than temporary fixes
 * Improve legacy systems and reduce technical debt
 * Lead architectural discussions and technical decision-making
 * Mentor engineers through code reviews, pairing, and technical guidance
 * Take ownership of delivery, planning, and execution of complex projects
 * Help grow and develop the engineering team, * Modern tech stack - Python 3.11, Django, MySQL, Redis, AWS, GitHub, TeamCity
 * Remote-first and flexible - work from anywhere, on your own schedule
 * Unlimited vacation - take the time you need, when you need it
 * A supportive, experienced team that values quality, learning, and delivering results


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