Define technical standards and best practices for code quality, testing, documentation, and deployment
Lead system design for complex problems involving data ingestion
Build and scale core backend systems
Co-own technical vision with Head of Engineering
Requirements
B.S in Computer Science or equivalent
7+ years of backend engineering experience with at least 2+ years in a technical lead, staff, or principal role at a high-growth startup or product company
Expert in Python
Strong database expertise (PostgreSQL or similar)
Deep knowledge of distributed systems including event-driven architectures