Lead Backend Engineer - Python/FastAPI, Scale Platform

Fruition Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth Insurtech unicorn is seeking a Lead Backend Developer who will design and scale cloud-native Back End systems primarily using Python (FastAPI). This role involves leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to continually raise engineering standards. Candidates should have experience in building scalable systems, leadership in development, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong background in building and scaling Python-based systems.
• Proven leadership experience in a development environment.
• Comfortable working with cloud platforms and containerisation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services in Python.
• Lead architectural discussions focusing on performance and reliability.
• Provide mentorship through code reviews and technical guidance.

Skills

Python (FastAPI)

Microservices

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Agile environments

AI-driven tools

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

A high-growth Insurtech unicorn is seeking a Lead Backend Developer who will design and scale cloud-native Back End systems primarily using Python (FastAPI). This role involves leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across teams to continually raise engineering standards. Candidates should have experience in building scalable systems, leadership in development, and familiarity with cloud platforms. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits.