Staff Backend Engineer (Python/Django)

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!