Lead Backend Engineer (PythonDjango)

• Fully Remote- work from anywhere

• Timezone- GMT1 or CST

• Please upload your resume in English

Hi were Search Atlas! Were a rapidly growing SEO software company and full-service digital agency that helps websites improve their Google performance. From Fortune 500 companies to Silicon Valley startups our clients trust us to drive results.

Were hiring a Lead Backend Engineer to guide the technical direction of one of our core product teams within our SEO intelligence platform.

This role combines deep technical expertise with leadership and collaboration skills youll be both a hands-on engineer and a technical partner to the Product Manager and other key stakeholders.

Youll act as the most senior backend engineer in the team mentoring other developers driving architectural decisions and ensuring that our backend systems are performant maintainable and aligned with product goals.

Were looking for someone who is technically excellent people-oriented and proactive in leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development for the product team ensuring alignment with company-wide engineering standards.

• Translate product objectives into actionable technical plans and milestones.

• Build and maintain scalable Django REST applications and well-documented APIs.

• Oversee efficient fault-tolerant background task processing with Celery.

• Contribute to architecture design to improve scalability maintainability and performance.

• Mentor and lead engineers through code reviews and promote a collaborative high-performing culture.

• Partner with Product QA DevOps and Frontend teams to deliver reliable end-to-end features.

• Implement strong engineering practices including TDD linting and test coverage enforcement.

• Monitor and optimize systems using Sentry Datadog and Grafana for observability and stability.

• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across applications databases and task queues.

Requirements

• 6 years of experience with Python 3 and Django REST Framework

• Prior experience mentoring engineers or acting as a tech lead on a product team

• Proven experience designing building and maintaining production-grade REST APIs

• Strong experience with PostgreSQL in production environments

• Experience with Celery or equivalent task queue systems

• Strong testing discipline (pytest coverage Flake8 Black Isort)

• Familiarity with Docker Compose and modern CI/CD pipelines

• Experience working with Sentry Datadog and Grafana for monitoring and observability

• Excellent communication skills especially when working with cross-functional teams

Salary & Benefits

• $4500-$5500 per month/depending on your location and skills/experience

• 15 Days Paid Time Off Christmas Day New Years Day Paid Off

• This position is paid in USD which is approximately R$24000R$29500 BRL depending on the current exchange rate. The BRL equivalent may vary over time due to currency fluctuations as all compensation is issued in USD.

Our Recruitment Process

• Step 1: Initial screening call with our recruitment team

• Step 2: Assessment to showcase your skills (if applicable)

• Step 3: Final interview with our Hiring Manager

• Step 4: Offer extended

Life at Search Atlas Group

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance innovation and a collaborative inclusive cultureno matter where you work. We host monthly virtual game days and events and our team enjoys the flexibility of contributing to charity initiatives of their choice. We believe in supporting both personal growth and professional success ensuring that remote work doesnt mean disconnected work.

Heres a look into our core values:

1. Collaborative & Engaged: Were a tight-knit team that supports each other and shares knowledge.

2. Excellence Driven: We aim for the highest standards always raising the bar.

3. Self-Starter Mentality: We take initiative and problem-solve independently.

4. Innovative: We embrace change experiment and think outside the box.

5. Student Mentality: We learn from our mistakes and constantly evolve.

Why Join Us
Were proud of the recognition weve received for our growth and commitment to creating a positive inclusive work environment. Here are just a few of the accolades that highlight our success and culture:

• Nevadas Top Workplaces - #1 Small Business Best New Ideas

• Best Start-Up Agency (U.S. Search Awards)

• Top B2B Companies (Clutch)

• Incs On The Rise and Best Places to Work (Inc. Magazine)

• Great Place to Work Certified (Great Place to Work)

These awards reflect the hard work dedication and passion of our entire team and wed love for you to be a part of it!

Want to hear more Here is our Founder Manick on why you should work with us at Search Atlas