Project Growth is hiring a
Lead Backend Engineer

Summary

Join our well-funded, seed-stage company as a Lead Backend Engineer with profound experience in Django, GraphQL, and Postgres. This role involves significant responsibilities in backend service design and leadership, ensuring the platform remains the best in its class for medspa management.

Requirements

• Proven Backend Expertise: 7+ years of experience in designing and implementing scalable Django backends, with a solid understanding of relational databases and GraphQL APIs
• System Ownership: Demonstrated experience in end-to-end system ownership, including deployments, incident response, and system reliability and performance monitoring
• Analytical Problem Solver: Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to understanding business contexts, requirements, and system architectures before coding
• Communicative Leader: Exceptional English fluency and the ability to lead teams effectively, ensuring clear communication, eliminating ambiguities, and fostering a collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement robust backend services that enhance the functionality and scalability of the SaaS platform
• Lead and mentor backend engineers, fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and excellence
• Contribute to the strategic development of the platform’s backend architecture, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the business and its customers
• Work closely with the product and engineering teams to develop and deploy key features that enhance user experience and operational efficiency