Rapyd Senior Backend Developer 

Israel 

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Working with cutting-edge technologies like Python, Node.js, and AWS, you will build innovative, low-latency, and highly available systems that form the core of our business. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping our technical architecture and driving excellence in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture & Development: Lead the design and development of robust, scalable, and secure backend systems and APIs, primarily using Python.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Architect, build, and maintain high-scale solutions on modern cloud platforms (specifically AWS) to ensure reliability, scalability, and performance.
• System Performance: Design and implement services optimized for low-latency processing, high availability, and fault tolerance for mission-critical financial applications.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability.
• Product Focus: Develop and enhance Compliance and Risk management products for the Fintech sector, ensuring they meet strict regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Optimization & Reliability: Take ownership of system performance, scalability, and reliability. Proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks in code and architecture.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers, to deliver seamless end-to-end solutions.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, driving the adoption of new tools and frameworks to solve complex challenges effectively.

• Experience: 5-8 years of professional backend development experience.
• Python Proficiency: Expert-level knowledge of Python and its ecosystem.
• Frameworks: Strong experience with web frameworks such as Django, Flask, Sanic, or FastAPI.
• Cloud Computing: Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS).
• Databases: Proficiency with both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• Architecture: Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Mentorship: Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong sense of ownership.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Node.js.
• Previous experience in the Fintech, RegTech (Regulatory Technology), or financial services industry.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.