Principal Backend Engineer

Summary

Join EDITED as a Principal Back End Engineer and play a pivotal role in our technical ecosystem. You will provide leadership, problem-solving expertise, and technical direction to deliver high-impact projects. Collaborate with a talented team to tackle complex challenges in data and infrastructure. Take ownership of large-scale projects and work directly with senior management. This role requires strong technical leadership and the ability to mentor junior and senior engineers. EDITED offers flexible working options, including hybrid working and a work from anywhere policy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in back-end engineering roles, with a track record of delivering complex projects and demonstrating technical leadership in a senior position
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects, drive results, and mentor team members to achieve success
• Proficiency in Python and fluent in some *nix flavour
• Strong understanding of data management, APIs, and infrastructure, with the ability to architect scalable solutions
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to adapt and learn new technologies quickly, with a passion for crafting readable, well-tested code

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on back-end development projects, taking ownership of key deliverables and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Data Scientists, and Solution Architects, to understand business requirements, identify problems, and develop innovative solutions
• Lead by example, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement within the engineering team
• Delegate tasks effectively, leveraging the strengths of team members and fostering a collaborative working environment
• Act as a mentor, providing guidance and support to junior and senior engineers, fostering their growth and development within the organisation
• Take ownership of large-scale projects and work directly with senior management on company processes and OKRs

Preferred Qualifications

• An active interest in DevOps and Machine Learning
• Experience with frameworks like Django, Flask or FastAPI, Elasticsearch or similar NoSQL technologies, and relational databases
• A good understanding of security

Benefits

• You can utilise our flexible working policy to ensure you can work around your schedule - this means starting & finishing when it suits you best!
• At EDITED we are set up to work remotely and utilise a hybrid approach with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office
• Enhanced parental leave policy
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays (and an extra day for every year at EDITED)