Senior Backend Engineer - Greenfield project!

**Senior Backend Engineer - Greenfield project!** * Greenfield engineering environment with significant technical ownership * AWS-first technology stack * High-growth fintech organisation with strong progression opportunities An exciting opportunity for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a growing financial services company as they build a brand-new platform. This role offers the chance to shape architecture, influence technical direction, and make a lasting impact from the earliest stages of development. Working alongside senior engineers and key stakeholders, you will design and develop the backend systems that power the platform. Operating within a modern AWS environment, you'll focus on scalable services, API-driven architectures, and data-intensive applications. This position is ideal for a hands-on engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, contributing to architectural decisions, and taking ownership of critical backend systems. As the team expands, there is a clear pathway into a future Backend Team Lead role. **Key Responsibilities** * Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python * Build and manage data workflows using Airflow * Develop, deploy, and scale cloud-native applications on AWS * Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making across the platform * Support CI/CD initiatives and engineering best practices **Requirements** * 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend focus * Deep hands-on experience with Python * Proven experience building and operating production systems on AWS * Strong understanding of scalable backend architectures and API design **Salary & Benefits** * Competitive Base Salary DOE + 12% annual bonus + pension contribution + Health insurance For a confidential discussion, contact Olga Torres on +353 1 649 8519 or send your CV to olga.torres@archer.ie.