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.