Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python/Django)

BLING; Barcelona; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A mission-driven fintech company in Barcelona seeks a Lead Software Engineer with extensive Python and Django experience. The role involves hands-on development, architecture ownership, and team mentorship, contributing to impactful products in a collaborative, user-first environment. This full-time position offers autonomy and a commitment to helping others overcome financial stress.

Servicios

Health insurance

Meal allowance

Autonomy and trust

Collaborative team

Formación

• 8+ years experience in backend development.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Deep expertise in building and shipping products with Python and Django.

Responsabilidades

• Build, maintain, and scale backend systems in Python / Django.
• Design backend architecture and manage infrastructure.
• Lead and mentor a growing team of backend engineers.

Conocimientos

Python

Django

AWS

Mentorship

Problem Solving

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python / Django)

Lead Software Engineer, Backend (Python / Django)

Direct message the job poster from BLING

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

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.
• Languages & Frameworks : Python, Django, DRF

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

What We Offer

• Health insurance + meal allowance
• 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!

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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