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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