Senior Backend Python Engineer (payabl.one)

payabl. empowers businesses to grow through payments innovation and banking services. Our ambition is to expand our strong portfolio of global financial services we provide to businesses and make them all available in one place on our platform we call payabl.one. As a licensed financial company with principal membership with card schemes, we specialize in global payments and providing businesses with multi-currency accounts.

The role is about:

Be part of payabl.one which is the division responsible for uniting our services and bringing synergy to our customers by offering seamless experience regardless of the services (online payments, offline payments and/ or banking) or channel (UI or API) they opt for. Within this division, your focus will be on our customer facing platform along with other highly skilled and motivated team members.

You will:

• Constantly add value to the team by writing readable, testable and efficient code.
• Match the best suitable frameworks and tools for the designed architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and other developers, to understand and implement business requirements.
• Maintain and develop engineering culture.
• Work closely with the Team Lead to identify the key architecture drivers and Non-Functional Requirements for a core customer facing product.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers.

What we need:

• A Minimum of around 7 years of experience, developing high-load scalable applications using Python programming language.
• Strong knowledge of Django, FastAPI and designing and implementing REST API.
• Experience with technologies such as Git, Debian, Docker, MariaDB, MongoDB and preferably Apache Druid.
• Understanding of distributed systems and integrations.
• Experience in delivering good testing practices.
• Being able to write robust and fault-tolerant software that runs smoothly and reliably.
• Implement solutions that minimize or eliminate performance problems, complexity, or solution fragility.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A customer-centric, empathetic mindset with excellent listening skills.
• An ability to focus on what counts, creating simple solutions to deliver fast results.

The perks of being a payabl.er:

• 🚗 Drive in Style: Once you complete your probation, you'll be cruising in a sleek company car as soon as one becomes available.
• ⏳ Future-Proof Your Finances: Jump on board, and after your probation period, we'll kickstart your Provident Fund.
• 🌱 Grow Without Limits: Our environment is all about nurturing your talents and fueling your ambition with endless opportunities for professional development. 
• 🗣️Speak Like a Local: Greek language classes, offered twice a week for all team members.
• 💳 Shop and Save: Get exclusive access to a discount card at various local businesses.
• 🌍Multicultural Workplace : Thrive in a company that celebrates diversity and values your unique contributions. Here, every perspective is appreciated, and every voice is heard. 
• 🌠 Lead the Charge in Pioneering Projects: Be at the forefront of innovation by playing a key role in groundbreaking projects.
• 🏝 Max Out Your Downtime: With 25 days off plus public holidays, and an extra 10 days for when you're under the weather, we make sure you have ample time to relax, recharge, and return brighter. 
• 📚 Support for Your Educational Aspirations: We're here to support your educational pursuits because we believe in investing in your growth. 
• 🍔 Wolt Your Way Through Lunch: Enjoy a Wolt lunch allowance of €150 per month.

The benefits list above, states the benefits for Cyprus location only. As the role is open to multiple locations the benefits list will differ depending on your location.

🚀 Hiring Process

1️⃣ Initial Interview
A 30-40 minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss your experience, career goals, and expectations.

2️⃣ Technical Assignment
A take-home test designed to showcase your skills. You’ll have up to 5 days to complete it in a single attempt (estimated time: 90-180 minutes).

3️⃣ Technical Review & Live Coding
Our technical experts will review your assignment and invite you for a live coding challenge to assess your problem-solving and coding abilities (60-90 minutes).

4️⃣ Final Behavioral Interview
A 45-60 minute discussion focused on team fit and collaboration with our Product Lead and CTO. This is your chance to dive deeper into our culture and align on expectations.

Ready to Join Us?

Let's embark on a journey to redefine the landscape of payments together. We're not just offering a role; we're inviting you to be a part of something bigger. Join our team, and let's innovate, disrupt, and lead the future of payments. Together, we can make an impact that resonates. Welcome to the team!

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