Lead Backend Engineer

• Lead the technical vision and architectural direction across complex backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Partner closely with engineering leadership to define best practices, coding standards, and long-term technical strategy
• Design, develop, and oversee the delivery of robust, production-grade software built using Python, Django, Cloud Firestore, BigQuery, and Elasticsearch
• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including product, data, and design - to deliver innovative solutions that directly impact customer success
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies that enhance system performance and developer productivity
• Take ownership of mission-critical initiatives, balancing technical depth with business priorities to deliver scalable, maintainable solutions

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent hands-on experience
• 7+ years' experience in backend software development, including several years in a senior or principal-level engineering role
• Expertise in Python (or a similar backend language), with proven experience designing distributed systems, APIs, and microservices at scale
• Deep understanding of software architecture, cloud infrastructure (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure), and modern DevOps practices
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
• Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction across teams and driving alignment on complex engineering decisions
• Passion for delivering elegant, high-performance software and solving complex technical challenges that impact real users

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