Backend Software Engineer (Python) at SOJO – United Kingdom | Jobyssey

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SOJO is a London-based fashion-tech platform revolutionising the clothing repairs and alterations industry. We partner with the world's leading fashion brands to help them reduce returns and drive circularity within their business models through an integrated and seamless alterations & repair service for both Ecommerce and Retail. We have an in-house repair centre in East London and our whole team is made up of driven, passionate and exceptional players.

About the role

This is a hands‑on, backend software engineer position reporting directly to our Head of Technology. You will be one of only two developers on the team, with real ownership over features, infrastructure, and decisions. We’re looking for someone who’s excited to grow with the company, contribute to the architecture, and take pride in building well‑crafted systems.

What you'll do

Develop, maintain, and scale RESTful APIs using FastAPI
Develop internal tools and dashboards to support our operations and tailoring teams
Design and manage MongoDB schemas and queries
Deploy, monitor, and scale services using AWS and GCP
Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD practices
Work with Git for version control and collaborative development
Contribute ideas to improve architecture, scalability, and performance

What we're looking for

2+ years of Python development experience in a professional setting
Solid experience with FastAPI (or similar Python frameworks)
Practical knowledge of MongoDB and working with document‑based data models
Experience deploying to AWS, GCP, or both
Proficient with Git and modern development workflows
Familiarity with working in Agile teams
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
A start‑up isn’t your typical 9‑5 – we’re looking for someone with a passion to work hard and over‑deliver

Nice to have

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, TeamCity, Jenkins, etc)
Familiarity with performance monitoring and logging tools
Experience at a startup or a small, fast‑moving team

This is a hybrid role and will require physical attendance at our East London office. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

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