Senior Python Engineer

Monite builds a global finance API platform, providing embedded invoicing, billing, payments, accounting and e-invoicing integration as a single API, used by FinTech SaaS providers and neobanks to embed financial products into their apps. We build APIs, SDKs, and other development tools to help any developer integrate with our platform in several hours.

Join us if you are a Python enthusiast, hands-on with FastAPI, and want to participate in building one of the most global infrastructure platforms in the world. We have perfect challenges, like scalability, performance, high availability, security, and optimization; as well as a Team of smart and supportive colleagues to work together on these challenges.

As a truly API-first company, we put a great emphasis on high-quality APIs. You can be part of this journey, join our API council, learn best practices on building APIs, contribute to open source, grow as a professional, and share our success.

At Monite, we foster a strong engineering culture built on ownership, autonomy, and DevOps practices. You’ll collaborate with a team of highly skilled engineers, tackle complex technical challenges, and actively contribute to architectural decision-making.

If you’re passionate about building global financial infrastructure, designing APIs that scale, and working with cutting-edge backend technologies, join us on this journey.

Our tech stack: Python 3.12, FastAPI, Pydantic, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Redis, AWS, Kubernetes, Gitlab.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• Python Enthusiasts3+ years of backend development experience, ideally with FastAPI.

• High-load experienceProven track record in developing high-load applications.
• Database proficiencySkilled with popular SQL databases.
• Containerization skillsFamiliarity with Kubernetes and Docker.
• CI/CD knowledgeExperience with Gitlab and its CI/CD pipelines.
• Microservices expertiseSolid understanding of microservice architecture.
• Fluent EnglishReady to thrive in an international and dynamic environment.

Our Company Culture

• 💪 Doer mentalityEngage with clients and experts, devise innovative concepts, and test your ideas through experiments.

• 🤝 People-centricExcel at forging and nurturing relationships, and committed to team and individual development.
• 😍 PassionateDriven by a love for your work, consistently going beyond the expected to deliver exceptional results.
• 💯 Ambition growth mindsetAspire to excel in your field, embrace each challenge as a learning opportunity, and focus on solutions rather than obstacles.
• 🙌 Low egoEmbrace feedback for growth, view challenges as opportunities, and practice radical candor to enhance personal and team development.
• 🧠 Self-starterThrive in autonomous environments, initiate new projects, and excel at remote work.
• 👍 Feedback culture advocateValue both giving and receiving mentorship, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and mutual support.

Benefits

What we offer

• 🌍 Remote-first cultureWork from multiple locations across Europe, the US, and other regions. While we don’t have a physical office, we value our time together through regular get-togethers and team events.
• 👥 Team engagementsWe organize various opportunities throughout the year to meet and foster connections, supporting team cohesion and collaboration.
• 🚀 Professional growthAccess to training, workshops, and other development opportunities. We support all our employees in their professional growth and continuous learning.
• 🛠 Open-source contributionsWe encourage and support contributions to open-source projects and giving back to the developer community. Our engineers have created Cadwyn, contributed to popular Python frameworks, and open-sourced our API guidelines and React SDKs.
• 📢 Personal brandingAssistance in building your tech presence through promoting your tech articles and projects, whether done at Monite or in your free time.
• ⚙️ Impactful workInfluence all aspects of our system — backend, frontend, architecture, and DevOps. You'll participate in architecture meetings, system design sessions, and take the initiative in solving complex engineering problems.
• 💰 Competitive compensationAttractive salary packages and other incentives, typical for an early-stage startup.