As a Senior Backend Developer, you will lead the architecture and scaling of a high-traffic consumer platform. You will focus on building robust APIs and optimizing database performance using Python and Django. This role is pivotal for expanding backend infrastructure to support a rapidly growing global user base and complex social features.
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Senior Backend Developer at growing consumer social lifestyle platform
Are you a Python/Django expert ready to scale a platform used by millions? This well-funded London-based startup is looking for a Senior Backend Developer to lead their architectural evolution. If you thrive on solving complex scalability challenges and want to work on a product that brings people together in the real world, this is the perfect career move. Join a high-performing engineering team where your technical decisions will directly impact global growth.
About this role
Role overview
About the company
About the company
Growing consumer social lifestyle platform
What you'll do
What you will do
- Design and implement scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python and Django.
- Optimize database queries and architecture to ensure high performance and low latency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, ship, and iterate on innovative product features.
Who you are
Who this is a fit for
- Extensive experience building and maintaining complex backend systems with Python and Django.
- Strong understanding of database management, caching strategies, and system architecture design.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality code in a fast-paced, agile startup environment.
Why this role
Why this role is remarkable
- Work on a platform with significant user engagement and real-world impact on social networking.
- Join a well-funded organization backed by top-tier investors during a critical expansion phase.
- Opportunity to influence technical strategy and mentor junior engineers in a high-growth environment.
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