Python Backend Developer

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Summary: Join a fast-growing fintech startup as a Backend Developer to maintain and refactor existing platforms, automate systems, modernize infrastructure, and contribute to new AI-powered development. Highlights: 1. Work on an AI model tailored to financial markets 2. Developer-friendly culture with high ownership and direct collaboration 3. Help build the first European engineering hub **Location:** Loulé, Algarve – Hybrid (2 days/week in office) **Employment Type:** Full\-time **Seniority Level:** Mid\-Senior level **Compensation:** €45\.000–€55\.000 gross annual (depending on experience) We're excited to help our client Aiera.com, a **fast\-growing, well\-funded American startup** in the **financial technology industry,** tobuild their team in Loulé, Algarve. And we’re hiring experienced **Backend Developers** with **5\+ years of web development experience** and strong expertise in **Python and related frameworks** to join the team. This is a **hybrid role** based around **Loulé / Faro, Algarve** (2 days/week at the office), with competitive compensation depending on your experience. ***Why This Opportunity Stands Out*** * Join a **fast\-growing US scale\-up** in the financial industry — backed by strong funding and an ambitious roadmap, with an **office in the Algarve.** * Work on a platform that is developing its **own AI model tailored to financial markets**. * Be part of a **developer\-friendly culture** — low bureaucracy, high ownership, and direct collaboration with senior management in the US. * Enjoy the **Algarve lifestyle** — combine a great salary with the chance to live and work in one of Europe’s most attractive regions. * Help build well connected culture locally and internationally in **first European engineering hub** for the company. ***The Work You’ll Do*** * Maintain and refactor the current product platform to improve performance and scalability of Aiera's platform to connect tens of thousands financial reporting events through webcasts. * Automate manual systems to free up operations and increase reliability. * Harden and modernize infrastructure, migrating from **queue\-based** to **serverless/cloud\-based architectures** (Terraform, Kafka, Lambda). * Contribute to the development of the **new AI\-powered platform** to be released in Q2 2026\. ***Who We’re Looking For*** * 5\+ years of professional web development experience with SaaS platforms. * Strong backend expertise with **Python** and related frameworks. * Knowledge of distributed systems, cloud architectures, and modern DevOps practices. * Collaborative mindset — thrive in hybrid setups and enjoy direct local and international teamwork. * Either: + **Already based in the Algarve** and seeking an international job environment, **or** + Already based i**n Portugal or Spain and Interested** **in relocating to the Algarve** to combine career growth with lifestyle benefits. If you see yourself as a match for this position, you can apply for this job on LinkedIn. Poderá encontrar o anúncio original publicado em: https://www.itjobs.pt/oferta/512854/backend\-developer\-python\-hybrid\-algarve