Senior Backend Engineer at Umba

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable software using Python (Flask, FastAPI).
• Architect new services and contribute to the evolution of our system infrastructure.
• Write clean, testable code with strong attention to performance and security.
• Improve code quality through automation, testing, and code reviews.
• Collaborate with Front-End and Data teams to integrate APIs into customer-facing apps.
• Participate in technical discussions and product brainstorming sessions.
• Debug complex issues and deliver reliable solutions on schedule.

Skills and Qualifications

• 6+ years of hands-on software engineering experience in production environments.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred — or equivalent, demonstrable experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python and familiarity with frameworks such as Flask and FastAPI.
• Experience with Linux/Unix systems and scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of OOP and software architecture principles — building systems that are extensible, reusable, and maintainable.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and workflows (Git, CI/CD, Docker).
• Bonus: experience in blockchain or crypto-related development, particularly in financial applications.
• Bonus: Experience with Front end development (TypeScript/React/NextJS)
• Proven track record of shipping production-ready code on time.
• Collaborative, curious, and fun to work with — the kind of teammate others want to join on the weekend.