Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join EDITED as a Senior Back End Engineer and play a pivotal role in our technical ecosystem. You will provide technical 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 a passion for complex technical problems. We offer flexible working options, including hybrid working and a work-from-anywhere policy, to empower our team to perform at their best. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive culture where creativity thrives and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.

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)