Lead Django Backend Engineer - HYBRID Work Environment

San Francisco 7 months agoFull-time External
1m - 1.4m / yr
We're on a mission to revolutionize real-time communication. If you're excited by building world-class systems, solving complex technical challenges, and working on products that impact millions, this role is for you. Based in downtown San Francisco near Union Square, our fast-growing team is delivering seamless, high-quality communication experiences to users around the world. Join a product-driven company where engineers have a voice, customers are delighted, and innovation happens daily. What You’ll Do: • Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs used by global clients • Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams to ensure seamless integration • Scale backend infrastructure to support rapid growth and high availability • Contribute to roadmap planning, release management, and technical direction • Mentor and guide junior team members as we grow What We’re Looking For: • Strong experience with Django (required) • Proficiency in Python and RESTful APIs • Background in test-driven development • Hands-on experience with databases and infrastructure: MySQL, Cassandra, Memcache, Redis, AWS • Comfortable executing in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment • Prior team leadership or management experience is a plus What You’ll Get: • Competitive compensation and benefits • Hybrid work setup (office + remote flexibility) • A collaborative, fun, and fast-moving culture • Room to grow personally and professionally Ready to build something meaningful with a team that cares about quality and impact? Apply now and let's build the future of communication together.