Senior II Back-End Engineer
Core
Drive technical direction and build scalable backend systems for a global AI-enhanced language learning platform serving 100,000+ tutors and 180+ countries.
Role type
Senior II Backend Engineer (Technical Lead)
Builds
Scalable backend systems, data pipelines, and third-party integrations for the Preply platform.
Domain
Ed-Tech / AI-enhanced language learning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Architectural pattern design, leading complex greenfield projects, shaping architectural decisions, product scope definition, technical trade-off analysis, on-call rotation management
Preferred skills
Experience with Python/Django, exposure to high-scale web applications, mentoring capabilities
Technologies
Python, Django, data pipelines
Responsibilities
Own and drive technical direction across multiple engineering squads; Lead complex initiatives from idea to delivery; Design and evolve scalable backend systems; Partner with stakeholders to shape roadmaps and guide investment decisions; Raise the engineering bar through mentoring and architectural reviews; Drive reliability, observability, and operational excellence; Participate in on-call rotation (1 week every 5 weeks)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities