What we're building BlancVPN is looking for a

Backend Developer (Python/Django) | Senior

to build the systems hundreds of thousands of people trust with their privacy. On a VPN, the backend isn't plumbing you hide away — it *is* the product: when it's correct, fast, and predictable under failure, people stay private without ever having to think about it. You'll build and own the services behind that promise on a

Python 3, Django, PostgreSQL, Redis and Celery

stack — designing data models that stay consistent, writing code that stays understandable when something breaks, and making the critical paths boringly reliable. ## What we're looking for ### Core Requirements - Fluent

Russian

and

English

(

B2+

• ) -
• Strong commercial experience with

Python 3

• -
• Hands-on

Django

and a deep understanding of its ecosystem - Confident

PostgreSQL

: schema design, indexes, migrations and query optimization -

Redis

for caching, queues, locks and high-load product scenarios - Confident migration management via both

Django migrations

and

Alembic

• - Designing APIs, background tasks and internal admin tools -
• Understanding of

observability

• : logs, monitoring and incident investigation -
• Experience with

Docker

, CI/CD and production deployment - Attention to testing and a drive to make critical system paths predictable ### Nice-to-have - Ability to write

Go

(or at least confidently read it) - Basic understanding of the network stack: how a system decides which interface to send data through - Experience turning complex legacy into an architecturally mature solution ## What you'll be doing ### Development - Build and maintain backend services, reliable product APIs, billing, back-office scenarios and internal admin tools ### Data & Schema Management - Design PostgreSQL schemas, manage migrations, keep data consistent and optimize heavy queries ### State & Analytics - Use Redis for caching, task coordination, rate limits and operational state; build reporting and event-processing flows on ClickHouse ### Operations - Carefully run migrations and schema changes across Django and Alembic services; improve monitoring, logging, alerts and debugging ### Collaboration - Work closely with product, frontend, infrastructure and support teams for safe, predictable feature releases ## What we offer 🌍

Work from anywhere

— fully remote (except Russia, Belarus, China, Syria, Iran, Yemen, North Korea, and some other regions). 🗓️

Flexible 5-day week

— start when it suits you; loosely aligned to

CET

. 💻

Full home-office setup

— all the equipment you need, on us. 🌴

40 flexible paid days off

+ paid sick leave. ❤️

Benefits

— VHI, wellness, language courses, mental health support and a referral program. 📈

Room to grow

— annual development budget + in-person team meet-ups. ##

Stages

👋 Welcome Call 📝 Take-Home 🛠️ Technical Call 🤝 Pre-Offer Call