Backend tech lead

We are seeking an experienced Backend Tech Lead to join our recommendations group. As a Tech Lead, you will be instrumental in shaping the technical direction and architecture of our backend systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in backend technologies to design, build and scale backend services while guiding a group of engineers toward delivering robust, high-performance solutions. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to projects that impact the entire organization. If you're a leader with a passion for backend development, we would love to have you on board!
Role
As a Backend Tech Lead, your responsibilities will include:
Mentoring and guiding backend engineers to ensure high-quality code and effective development processes.
System design and architecture: Designing scalable, efficient, and secure backend systems, including APIs and data storage solutions, using technologies like Python, MySQL, Redis and Elasticsearch.
Tech stack evolution: Driving improvements in backend technologies, frameworks and development practices.
Cross-functional collaboration: Working closely with product managers, frontend teams and other stakeholders to ensure backend services meet business requirements and technical specifications.
Performance and scalability: Ensuring that our backend services are highly available, scalable and optimized for performance.
Cloud infrastructure: Overseeing cloud services and ensuring backend systems are seamlessly integrated with cloud platforms.
Code quality and best practices: Writing and maintaining clean, maintainable and well-documented code, while fostering a culture of code reviews, continuous improvement and adherence to best practices.
Technical leadership: Owning the technical direction of backend systems, making key architectural decisions and promoting industry best practices within the group.