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Metro location and a visible backend lead title increase applicant density despite seniority and company tier.
Core backend leadership skills are transferable, though geospatial/financial experience is a valuable differentiator.
Explicit 10+ years, mandatory backend leadership and deep Python proficiency enforce strict screening filters.
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Lead and set technical direction for backend systems including APIs, workflows, data pipelines, integrations, and operational reliability.
Drive architecture decisions, review critical code changes, unblock engineering teams, and raise backend engineering quality standards.
Own at least one core platform area technically within 6 months, deliver high-leverage code, and improve system reliability and instrumentation.
10+ years of backend engineering experience with deep Python proficiency.
Prior experience as technical lead, staff engineer, or equivalent role.
Proven track record building and operating complex backend production systems involving APIs, event-driven workflows, data pipelines, and background processing.
Work Experience Required: 10+ years
Experienced in balancing deep technical hands-on work with team leadership through reviews and design discussions.
Strong systems thinker with the ability to reason trade-offs openly and build scalable, reliable backend foundations.
Comfortable working cross-functionally with frontend engineers, product managers, and operations, translating business needs into technical direction.