Lead Backend EngineerLondon - Hybrid (1x day per week) Salary: Up to £100k DOE + BenefitsAbout UsOur client is a Insurtech Unicorn looking to expand their engineering team. With the opportunity to work on existing products which have generated millions in revenue to something new changing the landscape of the insurance world, this is the perfect opportunity for a results driven and growth focused Senior engineer looking to start an ambitious business. The RoleWe''re seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and scaling of cloud-native microservices using Python-especially FastAPI. You''ll lead a cross-functional team building resilient Back End systems that support millions of users, with a direct impact on product and business outcomes.This fast-paced role demands expertise in building scalable, secure services and guiding the evolution of our platform''s microservices ecosystem.What You''ll DoArchitect, build, and maintain scalable Python microservices deployed in cloud environmentsLead architectural decisions focusing on performance, observability, fault tolerance, and scalabilityOwn complex Back End features end-to-end design, implement, test, deploy, and monitorMentor and guide engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and best practicesCollaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams in an agile environmentDrive continuous improvement in engineering standards, code quality, and team productivityShape the ..... full job details .....