Lead Backend Developer

Foxley Talent are working with a London based startup in the SaaS space whose main product helps businesses manage their workflow with greater efficiency.

They are looking for a Lead Backend Developer to work with the Director of Engineering. This role will suit an experienced Python / Django Developer wanting to pursue a technical leadership direction.

Our client has been well received in their target market and has a healthy revenue pipeline as well over 100 committed long term customers. This is a crucial role for the business as they work to enhance systems to support the long term product development roadmap.

Key tasks ahead for the new Lead Developer will include:

• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team. This includes mentoring and guiding peers through architectural design.
• Help to refine and roll out the architectural vision for a scalable and secure product.
• Drive optimisation of software for scalability and performance.
• Set the bar for coding standards and ensure adherence to best practices through hands-on leadership.
• Develop scalable APIs using Django, AWS, and Terraform.

We are looking for candidates to be able to demonstrate the following experience:.

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience with Python, Django and the Django REST Framework.
• 5+ years of experience of designing and implementing REST APIs with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Expertise in designing and maintaining cloud-based architecture.
• Extensive knowledge of microservices architecture, containerisation, and modern backend engineering principles.
• Proficiency in implementing Domain-Driven Design.
• Experience with scaling platforms and optimising software for availability and performance.
• Worked with AWS cloud services along with expertise with tools like Terraform.
• Good working knowledge of Relational, Vector and NoSQL Databases

In addition, successful applicants will meet some if not all of these requirements:

• A Degree in Computer Science
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive and a passion for solving real-world problems using technology.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills
• A background with complex systems and production environments.

This is a full-time, remote role based in the UK, with occasional travel to London for face-to-face meetings. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

Salary ranges from £85,000 - £100,000

No visa sponsorship is offered, this role is only open to current UK residents.

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