Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

Why Join Us

Archa is redesigning the way that companies use financial systems to grow their business and empower their teams. We're disrupting out-dated corporate credit card models and offering companies an all-in-one corporate card and spend management solution, better designed to help companies and their teams operate efficiently.

Working at Archa

This role is perfect for a backend engineer who not only wants to take ownership of implementation but also thrives on collaboration and clear communication in a dynamic, fast-growing company. You'll have the opportunity to make a massive impact, working closely with cross-functional teams to translate complex technical challenges into practical solutions that drive the business forward.

You'll be part of a hard-working, highly intelligent team that values open communication and knowledge sharing. We believe that strong technical skills are just as important as the ability to articulate ideas, challenge assumptions, and align engineering decisions with business goals. We're a fast-moving, resilient team that embraces innovation and takes an ownership mindset to our targets and challenges.

We'll make sure you are empowered with everything you need to have a massive impact at Archa and to grow your career. Everyone at Archa receives mental and physical wellbeing support, a significant personal development budget, and 5 weeks of leave per year (including one to learn something new).

Engineering at Archa

Archa's engineering team works closely alongside Archa's commercial and product teams, working together to build a groundbreaking technology platform. We regularly get deeply involved in product planning, company strategy, and ensure Archa's goals are underpinned by solid product and platform. We work hand in hand with product and commercial teams to help them set targets, address important questions, and ultimately drive results.

Responsibilities

● Design, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using Python/Django ● Architect and implement scalable API services and database models ● Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and maintain services in GCP and Kubernetes environments

● Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

● Debug and resolve complex issues in production systems

● Contribute to architectural decisions that shape the platform's future ● Optimise system performance and address technical debt

● Work closely with product and commercial teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions

● Participate in code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality ● Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for backend services

Requirements

● 5+ years of experience in backend development with Python

● Strong proficiency with Django and Django REST Framework

● Solid understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)

● Experience with GCP services (Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, etc.) ● Knowledge of containerisation technologies (Docker)

● Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration

● Understanding of RESTful API design principles

● Experience with version control systems (Git)

● Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects

Desirable Skills

● Experience with CI/CD tools and practices

● Knowledge of infrastructure as code (Terraform)

● Experience with monitoring and observability tools

● Understanding of microservice architecture patterns

● Experience with asynchronous processing and message queues

● Background in fintech or financial systems

● Contributions to open-source projects

Join us to drive innovation in a challenging yet supportive environment that encourages professional growth and problem-solving as an individual contributor with significant impact on our platform.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person