Backend Software Engineer, Python (Bootcamp)

At Exness, we are not just a leading trading broker—we’ve reimagined what it takes to be a leader. With 2,000+ people across 13 countries, we combine scale, care, and real tech to make trading better for over a million clients globally.

Recognized globally as a Best Place to Work, we’re a people-first company where long-term wins always matter more. As part of our team, you will shape the future of fintech with real technology, care, and purpose.

Why this role matters

The Exness Engineering Bootcamp is a multi-rotational engineering program designed for high-potential Middle Engineers who want to gain first-hand experience across different products, teams, and engineering domains at Exness before making a long-term team decision. Through real engineering work, mentorship, and exposure to multiple areas of the business, participants build a deeper understanding of where their skills, interests, and strengths can create the greatest impact.

The Backend Software Engineer focuses on implementing features and maintaining backend services under the guidance of more senior engineers. The role emphasizes writing clean and reliable code, learning best practices, and steadily building expertise in high-load systems and microservices. The engineer contributes to product delivery, actively improves their skills, and supports team success by following established standards and processes.

This opportunity is based in our Limassol, Cyprus office, and is open to candidates currently living in Cyprus.

What you'll actually do

• Consistently deliver core product features that meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Write clean, secure, efficient code, perform thorough testing and debugging, and ensure seamless integration with other components while optimizing for scalability and addressing technical debt.
• Write well-documented code and automation tests with strong coverage.
• Meet company standards.
• Drive improvements to service latency, fault tolerance, and resilience in high-load environments.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and contribute to internal knowledge bases.
• Apply clean code principles and best engineering practices.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and advocate for beneficial adoption.
• Turn retro items into actions and reduce tech debt in small steps.

Who we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of backend software development experience in Python.
• Experience with high-load, concurrency, and multithreading backend systems.
• Microservice development experience.
• Preferred: Experience in financial/market-based software development or distributed systems.
• Strong skills in building reliable and scalable services (design, APIs, storage, testing, CI/CD).
• Solid knowledge of modern development practices (version control, reviews, branching, releases).
• Solid experience with ORM and DBMS, including database architecture.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, system design, and integration patterns.
• Solid experience with DevOps tools and practices: operating systems, monitoring, networking models, virtualization, and containerization.
• Experience in software testing: unit, integration, and load tests.
• Experience in debugging, profiling, and code optimizations.
• English level B2.

What we offer along the way

• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus.
• Visa support for you and your family.
• Top-tier health insurance with full family coverage — medical, dental, vision, mental health — plus life insurance for peace of mind.
• Unlimited learning opportunities: external courses, English lessons, career and leadership development.
• Education allowance covering school and kindergarten fees.
• 21 working days of annual leave, plus public holidays and fully paid sick, maternity, and paternity leave.
• Employee appreciation program: branded gifts, birthday day-offs, celebration budgets for weddings, newborns, and milestones.
• Employee share scheme — grow with us.
• Branded MINI Cooper Countryman company car and private parking.
• Free in-house sports clubs, Sanctum Club gym access, and jet skis.
• Access to a Corporate doctor.
• Exclusive discount program with cafes, gyms, and local services.
• Expat tax perks: up to 50% income tax exemption.
• Support with the naturalization process for relocated employees.

What your journey looks like

1. Intro call with Recruiter (30 minutes).
2. English check (if needed).
3. Tech interview & Live-coding (120 minutes).
4. Behavioral interview (60 minutes).

Sounds like you? Apply.

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Exness jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Exness/Exness Group companies around the world. Exness Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Exness. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorized Exness representative, and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

At Exness, we're an equal opportunity employer where every individual is valued. No matter your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, we welcome you. As an international fintech company, we embrace the richness of our diverse team, respecting each individual and promoting gender equality for all genders in our workforce.

The starting salary mentioned is an indicative starting number, and the final amount will depend on the personal tax specifics and level of seniority determined during the interview process. This is the base salary only, and the total compensation will also include the performance-based bonus and benefits/allowances.