Backend Engineer at payabl

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Setup: Remote - Netherlands, Hybrid
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 23, 2026

Description

Payable is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will develop and improve scalable backend services using Python microservices, focusing on performance and reliability. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, integrate third-party APIs, utilize AWS services, and ensure robust deployment processes via GitLab CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills

Python
Microservices Architecture
RESTful APIs
FastAPI
Django
AWS
Lambda
Cloud Services
Docker
CI/CD Pipelines
GitLab
Third-party APIs
Scalable Distributed Systems
Problem-solving Skills
Communication Skills
Fintech
Payments
Trading Platforms
Event-driven Architectures
Kafka
Message Queues

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 3+ years of experience in backend development with Python.
Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience with FastAPI or Django.
Familiarity with AWS (e.g. Lambda, cloud services).
Experience with Docker and containerized environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab preferred).
Experience integrating third-party APIs.
Understanding of scalable and distributed systems fundamentals.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a remote environment.
Experience in fintech, payments, trading platforms, or high-volume systems.
Exposure to event-driven architectures (Kafka, message queues, etc.).
Experience working with high-load or high-throughput systems.