Backend Engineer

We are looking for…

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to contribute to the development and enhancement of the banking application. This role is designed for a technical expert who enjoys building high-impact products that provide over 1 million monthly users with insights into their personal finances, including transaction categorization and budget management.

You will:

• Work within a technical environment where approximately 70% of the work is in Python and 30% is in Java.
• Develop and manage event-driven services using queuing systems like Azure Service Bus and Kafka.
• Maintain infrastructure within Azure Cloud, utilizing a mix of Functions, Webapps, and Docker containers.

Responsibilities

• Build robust APIs using Python FastAPI and Java Spring backends.
• Integrate with various internal teams and external vendors to ensure technical alignment.
• Apply a critical-thinking mindset to challenge existing processes and drive continuous technical improvements.

Who are you?

Experience

• Professional Longevity: At least 5 years of professional experience with Java and/or Python.
• API Expertise: Extensive knowledge in building scalable APIs using Python and Java (Spring).
• Environment: Proven experience working in complex technical environments where integration with multiple stakeholders is required.

Profile

• Technical Versatility: You are a Python or Java engineer who is comfortable contributing to a multi-language codebase (specifically moving between Java and Python projects).
• Mindset: A critical thinker who naturally aims for improvements rather than just following the status quo.
• Cloud Knowledge: Strong technical knowledge of cloud platforms; Azure experience is highly recommended.
• Nice to have: Specific knowledge of Python FastAPI.

About Levy Professionals

Since 2000 we provide professional solutions to organizations ranging from tech start-ups to global players. From our offices in Amsterdam and London we have built an international and local network of skilled employed professionals and contractors fuelled by our passion for connecting skills with projects. Over the years we have fulfilled over 1700 requirements and nowadays we consistently have 250+ professionals recruited and relocated from 14 countries allocated to various projects. Our strength is the way that we see and treat people. This will always be a key factor in our strategy for many years to come.