Senior Backend Developer (Django/Python)

Updraft is an award-winning, FCA-authorised, high-growth fintech based in London, revolutionising the way people spend and think about money. As a Senior Backend Developer, you will help design and develop efficient, scalable server-side components, collaborate with cross-functional squads, and contribute to architectural improvements. The company offers a hybrid culture, generous learning budgets, wellness benefits, and the freedom to experiment. You will have the opportunity to shape the structure of the organisation, team, and technical architecture as an early stage employee in a fast-moving startup.

Requirements

• Experience designing and scaling backend services from scratch
• Commercial experience in high-scale startups
• Comfortable with integrating third-party APIs
• Proven ability to build internal tools
• Collaborative mindset
• Strong awareness of security practices

Benefits

• Generous learning budgets
• Wellness benefits
• Freedom to experiment
• Share options in a potentially high-value business
• Medical insurance
• Mentorship & support from an experienced executive team