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This role requires full-time dedication, with clear priority given to Darwoft projects during the established working hours. It is not compatible with other full-time professional engagements. Any additional professional activities must be disclosed in advance and must not interfere with the responsibilities or working hours of this role.

About Darwoft

Darwoft is a software factory delivering custom software solutions and IT staff augmentation services to international clients, primarily in the United States and Latin America. We partner with startups and growth-stage companies to build high-impact digital products. Our culture is people-first, focused on technical excellence, long-term relationships, and a collaborative mindset — combining strong engineering standards with genuine human connection.

Senior Backend Engineer (Python) – Contractor LATAM

General Information

• Location: Remote, LATAM

• Contract Type: Contractor (LATAM)

• Industry / Project: FinTech – cross-border payments and remittances platform

• English Level: B2 / C1 Advanced (spoken and written)

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with strong Python experience and a track record of third-party API integrations to join a high-impact FinTech team. This role is dedicated to building and managing partner integrations that expand money movement and disbursement capabilities for a fast-growing remittances platform. Beyond technical depth, this position calls for someone who can communicate clearly and manage relationships with external partners throughout both the integration and operational lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python.

• Lead integrations with external partners and third-party APIs.

• Collaborate directly with financial and payment partners, stakeholders, engineering, product, and cross-functional teams during technical discussions and implementation.

• Analyze integration requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.

• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of partner-facing services.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration and production issues.

• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and external stakeholders to deliver business-critical fintech capabilities.

• Contribute to architecture decisions and engineering best practices.