About the Role
We're looking for a Senior Python Developer to join the dev team and lead the technical excellence that drives our success.
Our ideal candidate is both technically strong and business-oriented. You will ensure the seamless integration of technology into our fast-growing startup. This position offers a wide range of responsibilities, from performing day-to-day engineering operations to leading key strategic initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design complex algorithmic logic: scripts for loan distribution, scoring, transaction, and cash flow accounting, balances, and reports;
- Plan architecture for the system;
- Integrate with external financial systems (Loan Management System, KYC/AML services, bank APIs, etc.), calculate financial indicators, generate reports, and ensure data security;
- Create tools for automating processes of related departments;
- Analyse performance issues with the current product, find flaws, and come up with fixes;
- Collaborate with Product Manager and other teams on requirements, integrations, and development;
- Writing unit and integration tests;
- Conducting cross-code-reviews;
What We're Looking For
- At least 4 years of experience with object-oriented programming, high-scale backend development in Python;
- Ability to write clean yet efficient code;
- Experience with PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ, Django REST framework, Django, Celery, Git, HTTP API, pytest or unittest;
- Understanding of the principles of building distributed systems;
- Understanding of information security principles;
- Ability to independently understand complex systems, build processes, and make informed decisions;
- Proactive attitude, attention to detail, understanding of the goals behind business requirements;
- A high level of ownership and responsibility;
- Good communication skills to convey your ideas and discuss with team members.
We'd Love If You Have
- Experience working in startups and the fintech industry;
- Knowledge of Django Templates, React, and Redux;
- You speak English well.
What we offer
- Young ambitious team with a wide range of interesting engineering challenges;
- Potential for growth with a pathway to the Engineering Lead role;
- Competitive compensation including participation in the ESOP;
- Remote work;
- Flexible working hours tailored to time zones GMT+2 to GMT+6;
- A bureaucracy-free environment in a flat organization.
About Us
Scramble(http://scrambleup.com) is a European investment startup connecting investors with businesses seeking growth capital. We enable investors to get passive income by providing secured growth loans to fast-growing consumer goods brands based in the UK or continental Europe. Established in 2019, Scramble has grown into a global platform with 13,500+ investors and partnerships with 55+ brands. Despite our small team of 16 individuals, we operate remotely, ensuring flexibility and collaboration on an international scale.
Why Scramble is cool to work with
- A fintech company based in Europe - HQ in Tallinn, Estonia;
- Founded by Kamil Kurmakayev(https://www.linkedin.com/in/kamil-kurmakayev/), a Stanford MBA alum, a serial entrepreneur with 14 years of experience building online marketplaces;
- Backed by prominent venture capitalists including founders of Wise, OLX, and senior executives from Pipedrive, Skype, Facebook, Miro, BCG, etc.;
- On track to profitability this year;
- The key markets and audiences we target are Europe and the UK;
- We work remotely and have attracted talent worldwide, including Estonia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Poland, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Scotland, France, and more.
How to Apply
If you think you’d be a good fit for the role, email our manager at Natalia
Please attach your CV and sample code for review.
Unfortunately, we cannot work with candidates residing in sanctioned countries.