Senior Backend Python Developer - Relocation to Cyprus
- Level
- Senior
- Work type
- Remote · UK only
Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.
Open. First seen 2 October 2026.
About the role
The role is about:
We are expanding our engineering capabilities and looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team.
In this role, you will play a key part in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems, contributing to the development of robust services that support a range of internal and customer-facing products. You will work in a fast-paced environment where system performance, scalability, and reliability are critical.
Location: Onsite (employment contract with relocation support)
Reporting to: Group CTO
What you will do:
- Design and implement scalable Python microservices in a distributed architecture.
- Build and optimize high-performance backend systems, ensuring scalability and reliability under high load.
- Integrate and manage third-party APIs and external services.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical solutions and system design approaches.
- Work with AWS services (e.g. Lambda, cloud infrastructure) to architect and deploy solutions.
- Improve and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes in collaboration with DevOps.
- Lead and contribute to code reviews, ensuring high engineering standards.
- Identify system bottlenecks and drive performance and scalability improvements.
- Troubleshoot complex production issues in distributed systems.
- Contribute to technical discussions and guide best practices within the team.
What we need:
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience with strong Python expertise.
- Proven experience building and scaling microservices architectures.
- Strong knowledge of FastAPI or Django.
- Experience working with AWS (including services such as Lambda).
- Strong experience with Docker and containerization.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and high-load environments.
- Experience designing and optimizing systems for performance and scalability.
- Solid experience integrating third-party APIs.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a remote-first environment.
- Experience in fintech, payments, or financial platforms.
- Experience with high-throughput systems (e.g. trading, payments, real-time processing).
- Familiarity with event-driven architecture (Kafka, messaging systems).
- Experience mentoring or supporting other engineers.
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Hiring Process:
- Step 1 – Thinking in Action (40 minutes) Your first conversation will be with our Talent Acquisition team. We'll explore your background, career journey, motivations, and overall fit for the role. As part of this discussion, you'll also complete a short technical screening that will be reviewed by our engineering team. This stage helps us understand both your experience and how you approach technical challenges.
- Step 2 – Build in Production (60–90 minutes) Meet with the Team Lead and technical experts for a practical assessment. Depending on the role, this may involve a live coding exercise or a real-world scenario designed to evaluate your technical skills, problem-solving approach, and ability to work through challenges similar to those faced by our teams.
- Step 3 – Final Interview (45 minutes) The final stage is a group interview with senior members of our Technology squad, which may include the CTO, CPO, and Team Lead. Together, we'll discuss team fit, collaboration style, expectations from both sides, and any remaining questions about the role, team, or technology domain. This is also an opportunity for you to learn more about our culture and ways of working.
The perks of being a payabl.er:
- Future-Proof Your Finances: Once you’ve passed probation, we’ll kickstart your Provident Fund to secure your future.
- Grow with Us: Annual Learning Budget for professional development (eligible after probation)—because your growth is our growth.
- Wolt Your Way Through Lunch: €150 monthly Wolt allowance to keep you fueled and happy.
- Stay Active Your Way: Enjoy a SportsBenefits membership giving you access to a wide variety of gyms and sports facilities to support your active lifestyle.
- Drive in Style: After one year with us, you may be eligible for a company car—performance and availability permitting.
- Park with Ease: Complimentary parking space just steps from the office, so your commute is as smooth as your workday.
- Max Out Your Downtime: 25 days of vacation + public holidays + 10 days of sick leave.
- Shop & Save: Exclusive local discount card + tickets for exciting events like Beonix, basketball games, and more.
- Speak Like a Local: Join free Greek language classes, twice a week, open to all team members.
- Celebrate Together: We bring colleagues from all offices together for unforgettable company celebrations.
- Global Collaboration & Events: Opportunities to participate in international company events and initiatives, connecting with colleagues from all regions and contributing to a truly global community
We offer a relocation package that will be discussed in the first interview with your Talent Acquisition Partner.
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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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Django
Rare in payabl.'s other 18 open postings.
In most of payabl.'s ads
AWS · CI/CD · Docker · Kafka · Microservices · Python
Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.
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The team: IT HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 13 open in IT. 2 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (13 of 13), CI/CD (12 of 13), Microservices (11 of 13), Docker (10 of 13), Kafka (10 of 13), AWS (9 of 13), FastAPI (8 of 13)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- QA Engineer (Fin DB) posted Sep 25
- QA Engineer (Banking) posted Sep 24
- Senior Backend Python Engineer (APM Gateway) posted Sep 17
- Senior Backend Python Engineer (APM Gateway) - Relocation to Cyprus posted Sep 17
- Data Engineer posted Sep 15
- DevOps Engineer posted Sep 8
- QA Engineer (APM) posted Aug 19
- Senior Backend Python Engineer (Core Gateway) posted Jun 24
- Senior Backend Python Developer posted Jun 24
- Senior Python Backend Developer posted Jun 23
- Senior Backend Python Engineer (Core Gateway) - Relocation to Cyprus posted Jun 22
- Senior Backend Developer (Services) - Relocation to Cyprus posted Jun 22
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