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Urgent! Staff Backend Engineer (Python / Django) Job Opening In Madrid – Now Hiring BLING

Staff Backend Engineer (Python / Django)



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Overview Are you a hands-on Python / Django wizard who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Do you love building robust, scalable backend systems, from architecture to production?

If so, read on.
BLING is a mission-driven, user-first, and VC-backed fintech company growing extremely fast.

We launched our new product in 2024 and already have 150k+ accounts on which we’ve processed more than 300 million euros.
We're now looking for an experienced Staff Backend Engineer to lead our backend efforts — someone ambitious to grow, who codes daily, and owns complex technical challenges with autonomy.
What You’ll Do Be 100% hands-on: Build, maintain and scale backend systems in Python / Django.
Design architecture: Own backend architecture decisions, collaborating closely with our infra and security teams.
Manage infrastructure: Work comfortably with AWS, especially RDS, ECS, and Kafka / MSK.
Own your scope: Take full responsibility for projects — from design to deployment — with autonomy and accountability.
Our Stack Languages & Frameworks: Python, Django, DRF
Infra & Tools: AWS, Docker, Kafka, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB
Architecture: Microservices + event-driven systems
What We’re Looking For You've been a go-to backend expert for 8+ years, leading projects, owning architecture, and shipping code
You've worked in fast-growing start-up or scale-up environments
Proven experience at Staff / Principal / Lead level (or Senior in a larger organization)
Deep expertise in Python and Django — you've built and shipped impactful products
Comfortable with AWS and containerized infrastructure
Ownership mindset, proactive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills in English
Bonus :
Experience or interest in AI development platforms like Cursor.
Experience in team leadership – you have mentored others or managed teams in the past and are willing to help other backend engineers grow
What We Offer Competitive salary
Health insurance + meal allowance
Hybrid working model (2 remote days per week)
Autonomy, trust, and a mission that matters — helping people overcome financial stress with transparency and empathy
A collaborative and driven team that's low-ego, high-talent, and focused on impact
Let’s build something meaningful together.

Apply now — we’d love to meet you!

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