Team Lead Backend Developer

InvestEngineLondon, United Kingdomlast year

50000GBP - 50000GBP

Responsibilities

Lead backend development in Python 3.11 using Django / DRF. Drive architectural decisions and contribute to long-term technical strategy
Act as a technical mentor, supporting the growth of mid and junior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with Product, Compliance, and Business teams to translate requirements into scalable solutions
Take ownership of system performance, technical debt reduction, and production stability (MySQL, Redis, etc.)
Build and improve RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
Improve and enforce best practices in Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines (TeamCity, GitHub Actions), and development processes
Help shape and implement effective development workflows and team-wide engineering standards

Requirements

5+ years of experience in backend development, including leading projects or small teams
Strong Python skills and deep knowledge of Django or similar frameworks
Proven experience designing backend architectures and distributed systems
Solid understanding of relational databases, caching, and scalable system design
Ability to navigate ambiguity, take initiative, and drive technical decisions
Strong communication skills — especially with native English-speaking stakeholders, both written and verbal (B2+ required)
Passion for coaching and developing engineers
Familiarity with modern development practices: Git, CI/CD, clean code, testing, monitoring

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Is the Team Lead Backend Developer position at InvestEngine remote?: Yes. This role was posted on Remote Frontend Jobs, a job board that lists exclusively fully remote positions.
What is the salary for the Team Lead Backend Developer role?: The posted salary range for this position is 50000GBP - 50000GBP.
When was this Team Lead Backend Developer job posted?: This listing was posted on July 28, 2025 and is still open for applications.
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