Python Developer - Crypto

**CFI Financial Group** is an award-winning global trading provider with more than 25 years of experience, operating across multiple offices worldwide including London, Larnaca, Beirut, Amman, Dubai, Kuwait, Port Louis, and more. **CFI is hiring!** Make your mark in the fast-paced world of online trading and cryptocurrency. Are you passionate about **backend development** and excited by the opportunities in the **crypto and blockchain space** ? Do you want to join a dynamic and innovative team shaping the future of online trading and investing? If so, this role is for you! **Responsibilities** - Collaborate with developers, product teams, and stakeholders to design and implement backend features for trading and crypto products. - Translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and efficient technical solutions. - Define and document technical specifications, selecting technologies and workflows aligned with best practices. - Implement and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure high-quality, reliable software delivery. - Participate in code reviews, identify anti-patterns, and drive continuous refactoring and optimization. - Design and implement secure integrations with blockchain networks, crypto exchanges, and digital wallets. - Contribute to backend systems powering cryptocurrency trading, custody, settlement, and risk management. - Ensure software meets standards for performance, security, scalability, and maintainability. - Present technical designs and implementations to team leads, department heads, or the CTO. - Perform other duties as assigned by leadership when necessary. **Requirements (Must-Have)** - Proficiency in Python — strong hands-on experience with backend frameworks (e.g., FastAPI, Flask, Django). - Solid understanding of SQL — capable of designing, optimizing, and maintaining relational databases. - Experience in cryptocurrency or blockchain-based projects — understanding of crypto protocols, wallets, transactions, and exchanges. **Nice to Have** - Experience with Web3 libraries (e.g., Web3.py, ethers.js). - Knowledge of smart contract interaction and blockchain nodes (Ethereum, Bitcoin, etc.). - Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Understanding of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ) or async systems. - Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).