Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python/Django)

Are you a Python/Django wizard who thrives in a

hands-on

environment but also enjoys

helping others grow

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

and

mentoring others to do the same?

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 Lead Backend Engineer to lead our backend efforts — someone ambitious to grow, who codes daily, leads by example, and helps scale both tech and people.

Tasks

🔧 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.

Lead \& mentor:

Guide a growing team of backend engineers through mentorship, technical leadership, and hiring.

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

Requirements ✅ What We’re Looking For

You’ve been the

go-to backend expert for 8+ years

, leading projects, owning architecture, and shipping code in

scale-up

environments

Proven experience as

Lead / Staff / Principal

level

Deep expertise in

Python

and

Django

— you’ve built and shipped impactful products

Comfortable with

AWS

and containerized infrastructure

Experience in

team leadership

— you’ve mentored others and led by example

Ownership mindset, proactive attitude, and strong problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills in English

Bonus: experience or interest in

AI development platforms

like Cursor

Benefits 🎁 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!