Lead Backend Engineer, Pension Platform (Remote)

InvestEngine; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited vacation

Remote-first and flexible work

Direct impact on business-critical systems

Job summary

InvestEngine is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer in Greater London to join and lead the Pension Team. The role involves hands-on backend development using Python 3.11 with Django, leading a team, and working closely with various stakeholders on product improvements. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in backend development, strong Python skills, and expertise in relational databases. The position offers a remote-first, flexible work environment with unlimited vacation and significant impact on architecture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience, including leading projects or small teams.
• Strong Python expertise; solid experience with Django or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, caching, and scalable system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services in Python 3.11 using Django.
• Lead architectural discussions and contribute to long-term technical strategy.
• Work with MySQL and Redis to optimize performance and scalability.

Skills

Backend development experience

Python expertise

Django experience

Understanding of relational databases

CI/CD practices

Excellent communication skills

Tools

MySQL

Redis

Git

TeamCity

Job description

InvestEngine is looking for a Lead Backend Engineer in Greater London to join and lead the Pension Team. The role involves hands-on backend development using Python 3.11 with Django, leading a team, and working closely with various stakeholders on product improvements. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in backend development, strong Python skills, and expertise in relational databases. The position offers a remote-first, flexible work environment with unlimited vacation and significant impact on architecture.