๐ Company MissionOur mission is to give the world access to the best products by empowering great businesses to reach their growth potential.๐ผ About WayflyerToday's SMBs need a capital provider that keeps pace with their growth ambitions. Traditional financing options are slow, cumbersome and often out of reach. That's why we built Wayflyer.Our unique technology allows us to assess businesses in minutes, generate financing offers that reflect their growth potential and send funds in as little as 24 hours.Since launching in April 2020, we've deployed over $5bn to thousands of businesses worldwide, backed by Tier 1 banks like J.P. Morgan. We've become a trusted financing partner for some amazing brands, like True Classic, Little Words Project and Kekoa Foods.Teams at Wayflyer are truly cross-functional. You'll be collaborating with ambitious colleagues from around the world - all striving to deliver on a huge opportunity. Check out this video to hear directly from them.๐ Culture & Values at WayflyerAt Wayflyer, we value being sound people, excellent operators, and ambitious overachievers, working together with integrity, creativity, and bold optimism to deliver exceptional results. To learn more, please visit our website.๐ Your Role at a Glance: The key ways you'll bring value to the teamDesign and develop scalable backend services using Python and Django, focusing on our core financial productsBuild and maintain RESTful APIs that power our customer-facing applications and internal toolsImplement robust data models and database schemas to support our financial services infrastructureWrite clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration testsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and improvementsOptimize application performance and ensure high availability of our servicesParticipate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentationMonitor and maintain production systems, ensuring reliability and security๐จ What Makes You a Great FitBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of professional experience in backend development with PythonStrong proficiency in Django, or other Python API frameworks (e.g. FastAPI, Flask)Experience with SQL databases (preferably PostgreSQL) and ORM frameworksKnowledge of API design principles and microservices architectureExperience with AWS or similar cloud platformsSolid understanding of version control with GitExperience with testing frameworks (e.g., pytest, unittest)Understanding of security best practices and data protectionStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailExcellent communication abilities and proven track record of successful team collaborationWhat is important to point out is that you can do most or all of the above mentioned and can point to your real experience doing it. You've probably done it at companies of different shapes, sizes and industries. Given what we do, experience in financial services, fintech and business-to-business organisations is particularly interesting to us.You should be comfortable making and defending technical decisions, while remaining open to feedback and alternative approaches. You'll need to balance technical excellence with business needs and help guide the team toward pragmatic solutions.You excel at stakeholder management and can effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You're proactive in identifying and addressing potential issues before they become problems.What you're like as a person and how you treat people is a big deal for us. People love working with you. You're helpful and generous with your time and knowledge. People love helping you back. People know where they stand with you.You're always looking to learn and grow, on a personal and professional level. And you're always looking to help others learn and grow by sharing your own knowledge and experience.You know why diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging matters, and speak up when we can do better.๐ค What to Expect After You ApplyYou can expect to hear from a member of our Talent Acquisition team soon. If we believe you're a good fit, the first step will be a conversation with a recruiter who will guide you through the next stages of the process. The full interview process, which includes meeting the Hiring Manager and completing a case study or interview loop, typically takes approximately four to six weeks.๐๏ธThe Perks of Being at Wayflyer๐ด Time Off That MattersRecharge with 25 days of paid annual leave, plus public holidays.๐ง Your WellbeingAccess support and resources to support your wellbeing, including our Wellbeing @ Wayflyer ERG.๐ซ Comprehensive Health & ProtectionStay covered with private healthcare, life insurance, and critical illness cover.๐ต Secure Your Future with Our Pension PlanOur pension plan helps you build a strong foundation for tomorrow, starting today.๐ผ Family-First PoliciesWe offer generous parental and adoptive leave, including 6 months of paid leave for Primary Caregivers and 3 months of paid leave for Secondary Caregivers.๐ฐ Share in Our SuccessWith our equity scheme, you're not just an employee; you're a stakeholder in our journey.๐ด Work From Abroad!Enjoy the freedom to work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 calendar days a year.๐Global Offices and Working Policy๐ฎ๐ช Dublin, Our Buzzing HQOur headquarters operates a hybrid model. The number of in-office days depends on your team, but the majority of teams and our SLT are typically in 3-4 days per week, giving you valuable exposure to senior leadership.๐ฌ๐ง London, One Big FamilyHome to around 30 employees, our brand-new London office also runs on a hybrid model. Youโll often find our CEO working alongside the team with regular visits.๐ฆ๐บ Sydney, Small but MightyOur close-knit Sydney office has around 20 employees and follows a flexible hybrid model, fostering strong collaboration.๐บ๐ธ Charlotte, our new US hubCharlotte is our US headquarters and the foundation of our North American growth. From our Uptown office, our teams collaborate closely, build relationships and drive impact across the region, with a setup designed for both focus and flexibility.๐ Remote, Across the US & EuropeThe majority of our Tech org works remotely across the UK and Europe, coming together throughout the year for off-sites, company kick off and technical kick off. We also have a growing number of remote team members across the US.๐ก How We Handle Your Personal DataBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that Wayflyer Limited will process your personal data for the purpose of evaluating your suitability for the role. Such processing is based on the need to take steps prior to entering into a potential employment agreement. To learn more about how we handle your personal data, you can contact our privacy team at privacy@wayflyer.com or review our privacy notice at https://wayflyer.com/privacy-notice.