Lead Backend Architect — Scale a FinTech Platform with AI Tools

Qonto; Paris; Sur place; EUR 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qonto in Paris is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to scale the Foundations domain that powers 600,000+ customers. You’ll own end-to-end programs across core systems, including transactions, search, monetization, permissions, and integrations.

You’ll lead multi‑team initiatives, mentor engineers, translate business needs into technical roadmaps, and push AI-native integrations to improve performance, reliability, and velocity.

Qualifications

• Experience designing large-scale backend systems and architecture.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across multiple teams.
• Autonomous, proactive, and results-driven in ambiguous environments.
• Strong mentorship and technical enablement capabilities.
• Experience integrating AI tools into backend platforms.

Responsabilités

• Anticipate and solve scale challenges across core systems with architectural work.
• Lead end-to-end programs spanning multiple teams with business impact.
• Shape the platform’s future by identifying investments for Foundations.
• Mentor engineers and raise the bar for technical enablement.
• Bridge business goals and backend decisions with clear communication.

Description du poste

Qonto in Paris is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to scale the Foundations domain that powers 600,000+ customers. You’ll own end-to-end programs across core systems, including transactions, search, monetization, permissions, and integrations.

You’ll lead multi‑team initiatives, mentor engineers, translate business needs into technical roadmaps, and push AI-native integrations to improve performance, reliability, and velocity.