Python Backend Developer

Overview

About Us

Founded in 2015, MishiPay () brings the best of the online checkout experience to physical stores. We do this with our Scan, Pay and Go technology. Using our native apps on Android or iOS, or our web app available on the user’s browser, customers scan the products they wish to buy in store using their own phone, pay instantly and can then simply exit the store with their items. As the leading Scan and Go provider, we work with some of the world’s largest retailers including , , , , , . What’s more, we are backed by fantastic investors including American Express, Nauta Capital and United Ventures.

MishiPay is growing at a very fast pace with our users increasing by over 600% year-on-year. The work is challenging and requires you to be on top of your game but if the adventure and journey excites you then this is the place for you. We want to make sure that in exchange for this commitment from our team, we offer them the best package possible in terms of options, salary and bonus linked to the success of the business. You’ll also quickly see the impact of your work in the real world as MishiPay is live in 14 countries across the globe.

About The Role

We are looking for a Backend Payments Engineer, who will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing MishiPay’s payment processing systems. You will work closely with our product, engineering, and payments teams to ensure seamless, secure, and scalable transaction handling. This role is critical in enhancing our checkout-free payment solutions across multiple geographies

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend payment solutions.
• Integrate with payment gateways, processors, and banking APIs to enable smooth transactions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, including PCI-DSS and other regulatory requirements.
• Optimize transaction speed, security, and reliability to enhance the customer experience.
• Implement fraud detection and risk mitigation strategies in payment processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance payment flows and resolve issues.
• Monitor and troubleshoot payment-related issues in production environments.
• Stay updated with the latest trends in fintech and digital payments to drive innovation.

Requirements

• Experience: 4+ years in backend engineering with a focus on payments or fintech.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, Node.js , along with experience in microservices architecture.
• Payments Expertise: Strong knowledge of payment gateways (Stripe, Adyen, PayPal, etc.), transaction flows, and banking APIs.
• Security & Compliance: Understanding of PCI-DSS, PSD2, and other financial security standards.
• Databases: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Cloud & DevOps: Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or Azure, along with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex payment-related issues.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in the retail or e-commerce payments space.
• Knowledge of blockchain-based payment solutions.
• Exposure to AI-driven fraud detection models.

If you are passionate about fintech, payments, and backend development, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be a part of MishiPay’s mission to redefine retail transactions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Location Type:

• In-person

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Python experience in ecommerce, payments, retail or PoS? If so, please can you tell us more briefly, if it's not already in your CV.

Work Location: In person