Lead Backend Engineer — Remote, Flexible Hours & Perks

Join us atdnland take the lead in shaping the backend of a truly developer-focused platform. We're building Germany's leading AI-powered tools that analyse financial and non-financial reports. Using state-of-the-art machine learning technologies, we extract key figures from annual financial statements – fully automatically and transparently. As aLead Backend Engineer (all genders) , you'll play a pivotal role in defining architecture, guiding engineering standards, and mentoring a talented team to deliver high-performance systems. Tasks Short-term: Technical Mastery & Impact (0–3 months) Dive deep into our stack and quickly contribute production-quality code that's clean, performant, and reliable. Lead by example—drive code quality, testing rigor, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Frontend, Data Science and Product teams to integrate ML models into our features. Take ownership of core backend systems and guide their evolution as we scale. Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical pairings, and structured knowledge-sharing. Champion best practices in security, performance, and scalability. Design and maintain RESTful APIs and real-time communication systems using WebSockets. Partner with leadership to translate product vision into technical strategy. Define and evolve backend architecture and system design in alignment with product goals. Establish engineering excellence through standards, documentation, and processes. Build and grow the backend team, help with hiring, onboarding, and career development. Collaborate closely with other leads to ensure architectural coherence across the platform. Advocate for innovation and efficiency across our engineering organization. RequirementsEducation & Experience : A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, and at least7+ years of professional backend experience(or equivalent proven expertise). You have a track record ofleading initiatives , making architectural decisions, and mentoring other developers. Frameworks : Deep experience buildingscalable microservicesusingFastAPI ,Flask , or similar frameworks. You're confident designing complex systems, writing thoroughpytesttest suites, and ensuring code quality through reviews and automation. Technical Skills : Proficient inCI/CD pipelinesandcloud deployments , ideally onAzure with Kubernetes . You've architected and operatedevent-driven systemsanddistributed servicesat scale. Bonus points for experience integratingmachine learning modelsor building data-intensive applications. Leadership : Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You thrive incollaborative environments , enjoymentoring teammates , and excel at aligning technical direction with product and business goals. Above-Average Compensation : We offer a competitive salary well above market average, reflecting the impact and expertise we value. Monthly Perks (Germany-based) : If you're employed in Germany, you'll receive a €50 monthly voucher usable at over 50 popular stores—covering everything from groceries to lifestyle. Innovative Work Culture : A collaborative startup environment with flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas. Great People : Work alongside an international team of passionate and driven professionals. Time Off : 30 vacation days per year to recharge and explore. Remote Flexibility : Work from anywhere within Europe. Flexible Hours : Adapt your schedule to your personal rhythm and lifestyle. Top Equipment : We'll provide you with the latest hardware to do your best work. We are looking forward to your application and getting to know you! About the company#J-18808-Ljbffr