Python Backend Developer

We're excited to help our client Aiera.com, a fast-growing, well-funded American startup in the financial technology industry, to build their team in the Algarve.And we’re hiring experienced Backend Developers with 5+ years of web development experience and strong expertise in Python and related frameworks to join the team.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join a fast-growing US scale-up in the financial industry — backed by strong funding and an ambitious roadmap, with an office in the Algarve.
• Work on a platform that is developing its own AI model tailored to financial markets.
• Be part of a developer-friendly culture — low bureaucracy, high ownership, and direct collaboration with senior management in the US.
• Enjoy the Algarve lifestyle — combine a great salary with the chance to live and work in one of Europe’s most attractive regions.
• Help build well connected culture locally and internationally in first European engineering hub for the company.

The Work You’ll Do

• Maintain and refactor the current product platform to improve performance and scalability of Aiera's platform to connect tens of thousands financial reporting events through webcasts.
• Automate manual systems to free up operations and increase reliability.
• Harden and modernize infrastructure, migrating from queue-based to serverless/cloud-based architectures (Terraform, Kafka, Lambda).
• Contribute to the development of the new AI-powered platform to be released in Q2 2026.

Who We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of professional web development experience with SaaS platforms.
• Strong backend expertise with Python and related frameworks.
• Knowledge of distributed systems, cloud architectures, and modern DevOps practices.
• Collaborative mindset — thrive in hybrid setups and enjoy direct local and international teamwork.

• Flexible working hours
• Live in the algarve 
• Individually optimized compensation structure
• Private healthcare insurance
• Additional healthcare treatments