Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus) – AI-Powered FinTech Location: Remote / Flexible Salary: Competitive + Equity Package Sector: FinTech, AI Gravitas Recruitment is partnering with an innovative early-stage FinTech startup that is transforming the financial advisory industry with cutting-edge AI technology .
The company is seeking a talented Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus and Python expertise to join their dynamic team and play a key role in revolutionising the future of financial advisory services.
About the Company This AI-powered FinTech startup is leveraging advanced technology to enhance productivity and drive efficiency within financial advisory services.
Their mission is to empower financial advisors with state-of-the-art AI-driven solutions, elevating the quality and impact of the advice they provide to clients.
The company is at an exciting stage in its growth, offering opportunities to work on cutting-edge products that will shape the future of the financial industry.
The Role As a Full Stack Engineer (Backend Focus) , you will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable , secure , and high-performance backend systems in Python to power the company's AI-driven platform .
While your primary focus will be on backend development , a basic understanding of frontend technologies will be beneficial for effective collaboration with the wider team.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions that enable the business to scale and offer real-time, data-driven insights to financial advisors.
Key Responsibilities Design and implement cloud-native backend architectures using Python, ensuring scalability and security.
Develop and optimise RESTful APIs and GraphQL interfaces to support seamless integration.
Integrate AI/ML models for financial data analysis and insights, working alongside data scientists to drive product innovation.
Implement robust security measures to safeguard sensitive financial data and comply with industry regulations.
Create event-driven systems for real-time financial data processing , enhancing system responsiveness.
Optimise backend services for high-performance and low-latency operations, ensuring the system can handle large volumes of financial data.
Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth integration of backend services with the user-facing platform.
Participate in code reviews , providing mentorship to junior developers and fostering best practices across the team.
Work cross-functionally with design, product, and data teams to deliver innovative solutions and features.
Required Qualifications B.S./M.S.
in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of development experience with a focus on backend technologies .
Expertise in Python and its ecosystem, including frameworks such as Django , Flask , or FastAPI .
Strong proficiency in database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, NewSQL), with a solid understanding of data management principles.
Experience with cloud-native application development on platforms such as AWS , Azure , or GCP .
In-depth knowledge of security best practices for financial applications.
Proven experience with microservices architecture and design patterns.
Great to Have Basic understanding of frontend technologies (e.g.
JavaScript , React , Angular , or Vue.js ).
Familiarity with AI/ML model integration in production environments.
Experience with event-driven architectures (e.g.
Kafka , RabbitMQ ).
Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
Understanding of the FinTech domain and financial services.
Experience in tackling high-scalability challenges and developing solutions in complex environments.
Proven ability to work effectively in distributed teams .
This is an exciting opportunity for a talented Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus to contribute to the development of AI-powered financial advisory solutions in an emerging and dynamic FinTech start-up .
If you're passionate about working with cutting-edge technology and shaping the future of financial advisory, apply now!
Gravitas Recruitment is acting as a recruitment partner for this exciting opportunity.