Senior Python Software Engineer

Posted 18 March 2026
Salary Market related
LocationDublin
Discipline Software Engineering
Reference9997

Job description

Stelfox is partnering with a Fintech SaaS provider in Dublin City who are looking to hire two Senior software engineers as they look to completely modernise the backend platform services built on Python/Django to introducing Profocol buffers into their architecture to support future scaling of their environment.

You will get involved in designing, developing and delivery highly scalable, reliable and performance application, as well as act as a Tech lead within a squad as the team is re-organised for this product modernisation initiative.

We're looking for people with an appetite for learning, and the following core skillset:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent professional experience.
  • Proven experience in software development, with expertise in Python, microservices, MongoDB, and PostgreSQL as well as a strong understanding of cloud computing principles are a must.
  • Experience with AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, SQS) is desired.
  • Bonus points if you are comfortable working with Protocol buffers.
  • Leadership experience, with the ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor junior team members.
  • Proficiency in agile methodologies and experience working in an agile development environment.
  • Experience with Neo4j or other graph database is a strong plus.
  • Experience with SaaS (Software as a Service) products is a plus.

Feel free to apply to find out more over a confidential conversation.

Note - Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance is not provided for these roles.

Please note:

We have a number of similar positions currently, and in the future, which we would like to discuss with you should you indicate your interest in this role. When we receive your application for this role, we will contact you to advise you of our process for other similar positions.

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We look forward to working with you.