Lead Backend Engineer
Core
Lead a team of backend engineers to design, build, and own Python microservices powering a scalable insurance platform for drivers.
Role type
Senior IC Lead Backend Engineer (Python)
Builds
Cloud-native microservices, resilient backend systems, CI/CD pipelines
Domain
Insurtech, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Python, system design, distributed architectures, observability, mentoring, architectural decision-making, root cause analysis, CI/CD pipeline management
Preferred skills
AI tool adoption, pragmatic problem-solving, stakeholder communication
Technologies
Python, microservices, cloud-native platforms
Responsibilities
Lead multiple engineers to deliver user value; Design and own Python microservices; Drive architectural discussions across teams; Champion engineering excellence (testability, reliability, scalability); Coach and mentor engineers; Coordinate delivery of large technical initiatives; Improve team workflows (CI/CD, incident response)
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
