Backend Engineer
Use Python, FastAPI, Postgres, Redis, Docker/Kubernetes, and AWS to design and deploy high-performance APIs and backend services for electronic commodity trading platforms as a founding member of the company's new London engineering hub.
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Job Title
Backend Engineer
Company Description
北京金网安泰信息技术有限公司 is a leading commodity e-commerce and electronic trading platform provider, headquartered in Beijing and operating since 1999. They have built mission-critical trading systems for global markets including steel and precious metals, and are now establishing their first international engineering hub in London to spearhead global expansion.
Job Description
Join 北京金网安泰信息技术有限公司 as a founding member of their London engineering team. You will own production services powering international trading infrastructure using Python, FastAPI, and Postgres. This role offers the unique opportunity to build scalable backend systems from the ground up while leveraging the stability of an established market leader entering new global territories.
Location
London, UK
Why this role is remarkable
Founding member status: Be one of the first engineers in the London office, directly shaping the technical culture and local team expansion.
High-impact ownership: Move beyond maintenance to design and deploy critical trading infrastructure with full autonomy over architectural decisions and scaling strategies.
Proven stability meets startup energy: Experience the security of a profitable company operating since 1999 combined with the fast-paced environment of an international market launch.
What You Will Do
Design and implement high-performance APIs and backend services using Python (FastAPI) to power electronic commodity trading platforms.
Optimize database performance and schema design with Postgres and Redis to ensure reliability for real-time market transactions.
Manage the full lifecycle of production services, including deployment via Docker/Kubernetes on AWS and implementing robust monitoring systems.
The ideal candidate
At least 4+ years of professional backend experience building and maintaining production-grade APIs using Python frameworks like FastAPI.
Proven expertise in SQL and database management, specifically optimizing Postgres for high-traffic environments and complex data schemas.
Strong track record of taking ownership of production services, including experience with AWS infrastructure, containerization, and scaling distributed systems.