Tech Lead - Small Backend Team (Python & Django)

Tech Lead - Small Backend Team (Python & Django)

Job Openings Tech Lead - Small Backend Team (Python & Django)

About the job

Tech Stack: Python / Django, ReactJS, React Native, Testing: Postman, Cloud: AWS

Responsibilities:

• Leading and managing a small team of 4 engineers (BE / FE / Mobile & Tester).
• Hire & grow the team from 4 to 8 engineers over the next 6 months, as project demands grow.
• Hands-on backend engineering with Python & Django.
• Developing a roadmap for new fintech features to support product scalability and long-term goals.
• Building a comprehensive fintech platform with new, cross-platform features.
• Implementing solutions to optimize existing products, with a focus on functionality and user experience.
• Overseeing technical direction and handling project management.

Must Have:

• Familiarity with the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and experience in a startup (or freelancing) fast-changing environment.

Nice to have:

• Bonus: Industry relevant experience in Fintech, Accounting, or Finance.

Levels:

• Directly reporting to the CEO & CTO with over 20 years in fintech.
• 5 - 7 years of engineering experience, ideally in a Python, Django, back-end role.
• 1-2 years of leading/mentoring a team (you don't need experience in an official Tech Lead capacity).
• Can consider senior back-end engineers ready to step up to lead a team.

Culture:

• Problem-solver who doesn't need to wait for instructions and can make suggestions.
• The seniors work in KL & some junior staff remote/outside of Malaysia.

To apply:
Please do click the "apply" button or via our careers page below.