Junior / Mid-Level Python Developer
Our client is an international fintech company building a modern payment platform that enables businesses to accept payments and send payouts across 100+ countries. Serving industries such as eCommerce, they develop secure, scalable, and API-driven payment solutions and are looking for developers to help shape the future of global payments.<br><br>We are looking for a <strong>Junior or Mid-Level Python Developer</strong> with commercial experience who enjoys building web applications, backend services, and APIs. This role is ideal for someone with strong Python fundamentals who wants to work in a modern engineering environment where AI-assisted development tools are part of the daily workflow.<br><br><strong>Location:</strong> Riga, Latvia<br><br><strong>Employment:</strong> Full-time<br><br><strong>Work model:</strong> On-site<br><br><strong>Seniority:</strong> Junior / Mid-Level<br><br><strong>What You’ll Do<br><br></strong><ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.</li><li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.</li><li>Develop web applications using modern Python frameworks.</li><li>Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and SQL queries.</li><li>Work with Docker-based development and deployment environments.</li><li>Collaborate on server-rendered web applications and frontend integrations.</li><li>Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.</li><li>Work in Linux environments and assist with infrastructure-related tasks when needed.</li><li>Leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve development efficiency and code quality.</li><li>Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We’re Looking For<br><br></strong><ul><li>Commercial experience as a Python Developer (Junior with hands-on commercial experience or Mid-Level).</li><li>Strong knowledge of Python and experience with one or more Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.</li><li>Experience working with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.</li><li>Experience using Docker.</li><li>Good understanding of Linux, basic networking concepts, and REST APIs.</li><li>Experience with web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side rendering.</li><li>Comfortable using modern AI-assisted development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.</li><li>Experience with HTMX, Cloudflare, or modern deployment and web performance best practices is considered a plus.</li><li>A proactive mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team.</li><li>Passion for modern software engineering practices, continuous learning, and good written and spoken English.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Offer<br><br></strong><ul><li>Work on a modern global payment platform used by businesses in more than 100 countries.</li><li>Join a growing international engineering team building scalable fintech products.</li><li>Opportunity to work with modern Python technologies and AI-assisted development tools.</li><li>Exposure to high-load systems, payment technologies, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure.</li><li>Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and learning in a fast-paced technology company.<br><br></li></ul>Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.