Intellectsoft is a software development company delivering innovative solutions since 2007. We operate across North America, Latin America, the Nordic region, the UK, and Europe. We specialize in industries like Fintech, Healthcare, EdTech, Construction, Hospitality, and more, partnering with startups, mid-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies to drive innovation and scalability. Our clients include Jaguar Motors, Universal Pictures, Harley-Davidson, and many more where our teams are making daily impactTogether, our team delivers solutions that make a difference. Learn more at www.intellectsoft.net
Our client is a leading, BaFin-regulated German fintech providing institutional-grade "Crypto-as-a-Service" infrastructure. We build the API-driven trading and custody layers that enable banks and asset managers to integrate digital assets into their offerings. As a Python Engineer, you will join a high-security, regulatory-first environment to develop the scalable backend systems and financial integrations that bridge the gap between traditional finance and the Web3 ecosystem.
Requirements
- 5+ Years Python Expertise: Mastery of Python 3.x and high-performance frameworks like FastAPI or Django.
- KYC/Compliance Integration: Proven experience integrating identity verification providers (e.g., IDnow, Onfido, Sumsub) and managing automated onboarding workflows.
- System Architecture: Ability to design robust State Machines for user verification statuses and scalable microservices via Docker/Kubernetes.
- Data Security & GDPR: Deep understanding of handling PII (Personally Identifiable Information), encryption, and secure API design within a regulated environment.
- Financial Backend Logic: Experience with asynchronous processing (Celery, RabbitMQ) and complex database management (PostgreSQL) for audit-ready financial systems.
- Regulated Fintech Background: Previous experience in a BaFin, FCA, or similar regulated environment is highly preferred.
- Experience in FinTech is preferable.
Responsibilities:
- Architect KYC Workflows: Design and maintain scalable, automated onboarding pipelines that integrate with identity verification providers
- Develop Core Services: Build high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using Python (FastAPI/Django) to handle sensitive financial data.
- Ensure Regulatory Compliance: Implement and enforce strict data privacy standards (GDPR) and security protocols required by BaFin for PII handling.
- Optimize State Management: Manage complex user verification lifecycles, ensuring high reliability and accurate audit trails for compliance teams.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with Product, Legal, and Compliance stakeholders to translate regulatory requirements into technical specifications.
- Maintain Technical Excellence: Lead code reviews, mentor mid-level engineers, and drive the adoption of testing best practices and CI/CD automation.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Deploy and monitor microservices within a cloud-native environment using Docker, Kubernetes, and asynchronous task queues
Benefits
- Awesome projects with an impact
- Udemy courses of your choice
- Team-buildings, events, marathons & charity activities to connect and recharge
- Workshops, trainings, expert knowledge-sharing that keep you growing
- Clear career path
- Absence days for work-life balance
- Flexible hours & work setup - work from anywhere and organize your day your way
What We Do
Intellectsoft is a digital transformation consultancy service that provides cutting-edge engineering solutions for global organizations with the mission to help enterprises accelerate the adoption of new technologies, untangle complex issues that always emerge during digital evolution, and orchestrate ongoing innovation. Intellectsoft has been named as one of the highly-rated software development B2B companies in 2021 by Clutch. Ranked No. 244 by Inc. magazine’s annual Inc. 5000 Regionals 2021, Intellectsoft has become one the nation’s fastest-growing private companies and demonstrated solid revenue growth of 37% over the last two years, fueled by customer’s need for innovative software solutions in the era of digitalization. The Company’s services portfolio offers strategic IT consulting, CX design, development, and full lifecycle management of custom software products and applications, and system integration. Whether it is a consumer-oriented app or a transformative enterprise-class solution, the company leads the process from ideation and concept to delivery and provides ongoing support.
