Senior Python Backend Engineer, Financial Systems

Senior Python Backend Engineer, Financial Systems 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Who We Are At BriteCore, we’re a dynamic, forward-thinking company on a mission to empower Property & Casualty (P&C) insurers to grow their business and achieve operational efficiencies with modern cloud-native technology. Our software platform is mission-critical, enabling carrier customers to manage policies, billing, and claims with an all-in-one core insurance solution that delivers real-time analytics and digital portals for agents and policyholders. We’re leading the shift towards modern cloud technology with continuous innovation and a flexible, scalable core insurance platform designed to meet the evolving needs of insurers. We value an inclusive and collaborative work environment where team members share ideas, challenge the status quo, and grow both personally and professionally. Join us at BriteCore and be part of a company shaping the future of insurance technology. You’ll work with talented individuals and have the opportunity to make an impact. If you’re ready to create something different, let’s build the future of insurance software together. Summary Our team is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Python Backend Engineer to help shape the future of financial systems for Property & Casualty (P&C) carriers. You’ll be hands-on in modernizing and scaling critical platforms for billing, payments, and commissions using Python, Django, JavaScript, and Vue.js. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge tech powering the backbone of P&C insurance operations, ensuring platforms are reliable and built for the future. If you love solving complex problems, thrive in tech-driven environments, and have a knack for building secure, precise solutions to manage high-impact transactions, we’d like to chat with you. This is a fully remote based role, however candidates must be located in Argentina or Brazil . Note: this is a long-term Independent Contractor position. Please submit your resume in English . What You’ll Do Lead the development and scaling of financial modules like billing, payments, and commissions, ensuring every calculation is spot-on Shape the architecture to deliver lightning-fast performance, seamless scalability, and robust reliability for our financial platform Partner with product management to launch secure, user-friendly features that tackle complex models and calculations Thrive in an Agile environment with Scrum, automated testing, continuous integration, code reviews, and version control Own the creation and maintenance of unit tests, focused on ensuring accuracy in financial formulas and transactions Solve performance, scalability, and reliability challenges that keep our systems running at peak efficiency Stay sharp on the latest trends in financial app development and share insights to keep the team at the cutting edge What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of experience in Python web development, particularly with financial systems or modules 3+ years of SaaS product development experience, including cloud-based solutions 3+ years of hands-on experience with Django or another Python framework 3+ years of experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and solid SQL skills for financial data management 2+ years of proven experience building and consuming APIs for financial transactions Advanced mathematical skills in financial modeling, algorithms, and data processing Hands-on experience with frontend frameworks like Vue.js or React Professional experience working with Docker for containerization and AWS services such as EC2, API Gateway, and Lambda Excellent verbal and written communication skills Bonus points 2+ years of experience working at a scaling startup Experience working in the fintech or financial services vertical Experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance space Strong understanding of database design, performance optimization for financial data, and testing techniques for financial modules Life at BriteCore We take pride in our dynamic, diverse team, united by shared values of community, integrity, grit and impact. We welcome every individual and provide equal opportunity irrespective of race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected rights. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr