Team Lead - Backend

About the team

Hi there! We're Hope team & we're looking for a Team Lead experienced in Python + Django to join us. Our team is responsible for the backend support and development of the web platform: page generation, API development, security, user data management & notifications.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the adoption of backend development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend services.

• Define technical standards and architectural approaches for building maintainable and robust systems with Python.

• Drive improvements in system architecture, infrastructure, and development workflows.

• Maintain high code quality and performance.

Development Process & Delivery Management

• Plan and oversee backend development tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.

• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, analysts, and product managers.

• Break down, estimate, and track tasks.

• Identify risks early and create mitigation strategies.

• Ensure transparency of progress and challenges for both the team and stakeholders.

Team Management & Growth

• Build and develop a strong backend engineering team.

• Design and manage onboarding and mentoring processes for new team members.

• Conduct regular 1-on-1s to support growth and motivation.

• Provide training and career development opportunities to enhance skills and competencies.

What makes you the perfect fit

Technical Expertise

• Strong experience in Python development (FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks).

• Understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design.

• Knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices.

• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

• Basic understanding of frontend technologies to collaborate effectively across teams.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of developers.

• Strong skills in task prioritization, planning, and expectation management.

• Excellent communication skills to align technical and business goals.

• Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.

Experience

• 5+ years of backend development experience with Python, including 2+ years in a lead or managerial role.

• Demonstrated success in leading projects from concept to release.

• It’ll also be an advantage if you have experience in:

• Finance or trading systems.

• High-load / large-scale systems.

• Using TradingView or similar products.

Will be a plus

• Experience in finance or trading domain

• Familiarity with TradingView as a product

What we offer you

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid work format

• Well-equipped offices for focused and collaborative work

• A global, distributed team of 500+ professionals

• Learning, mentorship, and long-term career growth

• Relocation support and private health insurance

• Performance-based bonuses

• TradingView Premium access

• Regular team events and company-wide meetups