SENIOR DEVELOPER at Scramble

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(​) 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(​), 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.