{"id":7637,"date":"2026-08-31T15:24:24","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T15:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/it-jobs\/expert-python-backend-developer-financial-services\/"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:48:43","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T08:48:43","slug":"expert-python-backend-developer-financial-services","status":"publish","type":"matador-job-listings","link":"https:\/\/itdsportugal.com\/en\/it-jobs\/expert-python-backend-developer-financial-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Expert Python Backend Developer \u2013 Financial Services"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Unleash innovation \u2014 empower seamless financial solutions with cutting-edge technology!<\/strong><\/p> <p>Porto-based opportunity with hybrid work model.<\/p> <p>As a Senior Python Backend Developer \u2013 Financial Services, you will be working for our client, a leader in the financial industry dedicated to shaping innovative banking solutions. 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