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.

We are looking for a Junior or Mid-Level Python Developer 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.

Location: Riga, Latvia
Employment: Full-time
Work model: On-site
Seniority: Junior / Mid-Level

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Python.
  • Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
  • Develop web applications using modern Python frameworks.
  • Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases and SQL queries.
  • Work with Docker-based development and deployment environments.
  • Collaborate on server-rendered web applications and frontend integrations.
  • Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
  • Work in Linux environments and assist with infrastructure-related tasks when needed.
  • Leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve development efficiency and code quality.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of engineering practices.

What We’re Looking For

  • Commercial experience as a Python Developer (Junior with hands-on commercial experience or Mid-Level).
  • Strong knowledge of Python and experience with one or more Python frameworks such as Django, Flask, or FastAPI.
  • Experience working with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
  • Experience using Docker.
  • Good understanding of Linux, basic networking concepts, and REST APIs.
  • Experience with web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and server-side rendering.
  • Comfortable using modern AI-assisted development tools such as Codex, Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot.
  • Experience with HTMX, Cloudflare, or modern deployment and web performance best practices is considered a plus.
  • A proactive mindset, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a distributed team.
  • Passion for modern software engineering practices, continuous learning, and good written and spoken English.

What We Offer

  • Work on a modern global payment platform used by businesses in more than 100 countries.
  • Join a growing international engineering team building scalable fintech products.
  • Opportunity to work with modern Python technologies and AI-assisted development tools.
  • Exposure to high-load systems, payment technologies, APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Competitive salary based on your experience and skills.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and learning in a fast-paced technology company.

Interested? Let’s talk. Reach out and we’ll share more about the company, the setup, and next steps.

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