Backend Tech Lead

Backend Tech Lead Overview We build B2B legal technology that empowers law firms and fund managers to deliver faster, higher-quality work. Our flagship platform, ProVision, streamlines the legal workflows involved in raising private investment funds — accelerating drafting, negotiation, and compliance at scale. Our architecture is single-tenant SaaS hosted on AWS across multiple regions. Tech stack includes: Python (3.10+) / Django 4.2, React 18 / TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch, S3, ECS, Lambda. We operate in Agile Scrum squads with strong CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Terragrunt), and security-first practices (SOPS, KMS). The Opportunity We are looking for a Backend Tech Lead to guide one of our product engineering squads. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for a strong Senior Backend Engineer ready to step into technical ownership. You will shape the backend architecture and technical direction of your squad while remaining deeply involved in coding and solving complex platform and data-layer challenges. You’ll work closely with Product Managers to ensure scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions for our global client base — while fostering a collaborative, high-performance engineering culture. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Own the backend technical vision for your squad Design scalable, secure, and maintainable system architectures Make key architectural decisions for team-owned features Hands-on Development Actively contribute to the Python/Django codebase Solve complex database, infrastructure, and performance challenges Lead implementation of high-impact features Mentorship & Team Growth Guide backend engineers through design reviews and code reviews Support career development and foster engineering excellence Best Practices & Engineering Excellence Establish and enforce standards for coding, testing, CI/CD, and architecture Improve system reliability, scalability, and observability Product & Delivery Partnership Translate product requirements into clear technical designs Own the technical roadmap for your squad Identify risks and ensure smooth sprint delivery Workflow Optimization Improve developer productivity through tooling and automation Drive continuous improvement initiatives Essential Requirements 10+ years of professional software development experience Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Backend Developer in a B2B SaaS environment 3+ years in a leadership or mentorship role (Team Lead / Tech Lead) Expert-level proficiency in Python 3.10+ and Django 4.x Strong REST API design experience Deep understanding of scalable distributed systems on AWS Strong expertise in PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch/OpenSearch Hands-on AWS deployment experience (ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS) Excellent debugging and performance optimization skills Preferred Qualifications Experience in LegalTech, FinTech, or other regulated industries Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Terragrunt) Familiarity with observability tools (CloudWatch, Sentry) Experience leading distributed or fully remote teams