Principal Backend Engineer

Qonto · Paris

Posted 19 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 19 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at Qonto: low
Hiring momentum: 92 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

As a Principal Backend Engineer at Qonto, you will be responsible for scaling critical backend systems that support over 600,000 customers. Your role involves anticipating technical risks, leading complex initiatives across multiple teams, and shaping the future of the platform by identifying investment areas. You will also mentor other engineers and bridge the gap between business goals and technical decisions.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5

benefits: 1/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 5/5
role clarity: 5/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

Experience designing and scaling large-scale backend systems under growth pressure
Proven track record of driving complex, multi-team technical initiatives
Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments and propose initiatives autonomously
Experience in mentoring and raising the technical standards of engineering teams
Familiarity with using AI tools in architecture and development processes

Worth weighing

No specific salary or benefits mentioned
Role involves high-stakes initiatives with real business consequences
Requires strong leadership and communication skills across various teams
Emphasis on using AI tools may indicate a focus on modern technologies

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Listed by Qonto on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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