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:
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Already based in the Algarve
and seeking an international job environment,
or
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European / Brasilian citizen and Interested
in relocating to the Algarve
to combine career growth with lifestyle benefits.