At Lendbuzz, we believe financial opportunity should be more personalized and fair. We develop innovative technologies that provide underserved and overlooked borrowers with better access to credit. From our employees to our dealers, partners, and borrowers, we’ve built a company and a culture around a resolute belief in the promise and power of diversity. We value independent and critical thinking.
We are seeking a passionate and proactive Intermediate Backend Engineer(or an experienced Junior ready for the next step) to join one of our core development team. This is a high-impact role for a fast learner and natural problem-solver who has mastered the basics, is genuinely excited about technology and building robust, scalable systems and ready to take full ownership of complex features.
We are looking for someone who doesn't just code, but who lives and breathes technology. The ideal candidate is up-to-date with industry trends, has a history of writing substantial code, and has worked on interesting, complex systems—whether in a professional environment, the army, or through significant personal projects. If you are self-motivated, eager to take ownership, and thrive on getting things done, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Do: Be an active, hands-on member of the software development lifecycle, from product and software design to implementation and testing.Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code, primarily in Python.Quickly learn and gain a deep understanding of our product architecture, design patterns, and development processes.Develop, deploy, test and maintain robust RESTful APIs and (mostly)backend services. You will design and implement scalable microservices within an event-based ecosystem..Collaborate on maintaining our 24/7 live production environment, troubleshooting and resolving issues as they arise.Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to ensure smooth deployment and reliability. Requirements (Who You Are) 3–4 yearsof hands-on backend software development with experience in a professional production environment.Educational/Background (One of the following is required):B.Sc. in Computer Science/Engineering from aleading university(Average 85+).Graduate of a top-tierIDF intelligence unitin a significant development role.Technical Skills:Production Mindset:Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud environments. You understand the operational side of software engineering.PythonExpertise:Deep understanding ofPythonand its ecosystem (FastAPI/Django/Flask). You know how to write "Pythonic" code and understand how the language works under the hood.API & System Design:Proven experience designing and developingRESTful APIs. Solid understanding ofsoftware design principles,testing practices, and version control (Git).Database Proficiency:Experience with databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), schema design and tools (example: SQLAlchemy).You aregenuinely passionate about technology.You maybe subscribed to tech channels and regularly learn and stay up-to-date on trends in your field.You have a portfolio ofsubstantial codeor experience withinteresting systems. You're subscribed to tech channels and regularly learningSelf-motivated, proactive, and independent—you are a fast learner and a problem-solver who knows how to remove roadblocks and get the job done.We value people who areawesome to work with. You are ahumble team playerwho enjoys sharing knowledge, helping others succeed, and fostering a positive environment.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in bothEnglish and Hebrew. Nice to Have: Frontend Literacy:Knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React) and the ability to contribute to the client-side code when needed.Exposure tomicroservice architecture.Experience withRedis,RabbitMQ, orKafka.Familiarity withKubernetes. Additional Information What we offer:
- A culture that values product ownership, collaborative architectural planning, and building wins for your resume/portfolio as much as for the company.
- Smart, dynamic people with whom you can share the experience of building something unique.
- Competitive salary with opportunities for growth and advancement.
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