Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python/Django)
Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python/Django)
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Job Description
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 weve processed more than 300 million 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 Youll 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 Were Looking For
- Youve 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 youve built and shipped impactful products
- Comfortable with AWS and containerized infrastructure
- Experience in team leadership youve 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 thats low-ego high-talent and focused on impact
Lets build something meaningful together. Apply now wed love to meet you!
Employment Type
Full Time
