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Descrição da Função

Backend Developer (Python) - Hybrid Algarve

We're excited to help our client a fast-growing, well-funded American startup in the financial technology industry, to build their team in the Algarve.

And we're hiring Senior 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 (2-3 days/week at the office), with competitive compensation in the range of €45.000-€55.000 gross annual.

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.
• 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).
• From 2026 onwards: contribute to the development of the new AI-powered platform.

Who We're Looking For

• 7+ years of professional web development experience.
• 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
• European / Brasilian citizen and Interested in relocating to the Algarve to combine career growth with lifestyle benefits.

Observações

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