Backend Tech Lead

At SeatPick, we’re revolutionizing how people buy tickets to live events worldwide. As the leading ticket comparison platform, we combine innovation and technology to make ticket buying transparent, seamless, and thrilling for millions of fans.

We’re looking for a Tech Lead with strong backend expertise to join our growing team. In this role, you’ll not only design and develop scalable systems but also lead technical decision-making, mentor developers, and ensure engineering excellence across the backend stack. You’ll work closely with front-end, product, and leadership teams to deliver impactful solutions that shape the future of SeatPick.

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Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of backend architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Drive technical decisions and establish best practices for backend development.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, front-end developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.

• Mentor, guide, and support developers to help them grow and maintain engineering excellence.

• Oversee code reviews, ensuring maintainability, performance, and adherence to best practices.

• Troubleshoot complex production issues and proactively optimize performance.

• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and evaluate their adoption within the team.

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• 5+ years of backend development experience

• Proven experience designing, deploying, and managing applications on AWS or other major cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure).

• Strong proficiency in Python and Django (experience with FastAPI/Flask is a plus).

• Proven experience designing and scaling high-traffic web applications.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset.

• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide others.

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If you’re excited about driving backend innovation and stepping into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you!