Senior Backend Architect for AI-Powered Scale

Qonto; Milano; In loco; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Qonto is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer in the Foundations domain to scale the core systems that power its 600,000+ customers and enable growth without bottlenecks.

You will own large-scale backend architecture, drive cross-team initiatives with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and leadership, and shape the platform's future with AI-native integrations and robust permissions. Mentoring engineers is also part of the role.

Competenze

• Designed and scaled high-volume backend systems under growth pressure.
• Driven multi-team initiatives touching Legal, Risk, Compliance and leadership with business impact.
• Autonomous operator who maps ecosystems, surfaces risks early, and acts proactively.

Mansioni

• Anticipate and solve scale challenges across Foundations' core systems.
• Lead end-to-end programs spanning multiple teams with real business consequences.
• Shape the platform's future with investments in permissions and AI-native integrations.
• Mentor engineers and drive structured technical enablement across teams.
• Bridge business goals and backend decisions; communicate clearly to engineers and executives.

Conoscenze

Large-scale backend architecture

Technical leadership

Autonomy in ambiguous environments

Mentoring & enablement

AI in workflow / AI-native integration

Descrizione del lavoro

Qonto is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer in the Foundations domain to scale the core systems that power its 600,000+ customers and enable growth without bottlenecks.

You will own large-scale backend architecture, drive cross-team initiatives with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and leadership, and shape the platform's future with AI-native integrations and robust permissions. Mentoring engineers is also part of the role.