Lead Python/Django back-end developer

We are looking for a Python/Django back-end developerFull time - based in Lausanne, Switzerland - https://kiwi-bop.com

You will lead the enhancement of our back-end (Python/Django) in close collaboration with our front-end app (Flutter) and website (Angular 5), as well as our business & dev teams in Mexico. KiWi is the app micro-businesses use in emerging markets to manage their sales, accept ePayments and get access to microcredit. We have 10'000 merchants using KiWi in Mexico right now, but we are still a small startup.

Responsibilities:

·      Take over, improve and collaborate on an existing Python/Django codebase ·      Perform major and minor day-to-day development tasks as needed ·      Participate in code reviews and practice test-driven software development ·      Build a back-end that matches business expectation, scales well and empowers our data science work. Tens of thousands small businesses count on you!

Qualifications:

·      3+ years experience in Python/Django back-end development ·      3+ years of experience using relational databases such as PostgreSQL ·      Deep understanding of REST architecture and proven experience with Django Rest Framework (DRF) ·      Practice in unit and integration tests ·      Knowledge in CI (Jenkins) ·      Swagger knowledge for Swagger first approach ·      DevOps, architecture, NodeJs, data science experiences, a plus ·      Fluent in English. Spanish would make your job easier and French your life better

Offer

Join a young and agile Swiss fintech startup whose mission is to make technology work for millions of small businesses in emerging markets.   This job is for you? Let's talk: christian@kiwi-bop.com