Lead Backend Engineer - Python/AWS - Fully Remote Australia
Summary
Hands-on Lead Backend Engineer (individual contributor, no people management) at a growing product-led technology company in Australia, owning complex backend and platform systems from design through production. Core stack: Python, AWS, FastAPI/Flask, Kafka/SQS, Docker, Terraform; fully remote within Australia.
This is a hands-on individual contributor role, offering lead level technical ownership without moving into people management. You'll work across complex backend and platform systems, helping shape the architecture and technical foundations behind a rapidly scaling product.
Tech stack: Python, AWS, FastAPI/Flask, Kafka/SQS, Docker, Terraform
You'll take ownership of complex engineering initiatives from design through to production, with a focus on systems design, distributed architecture and service boundaries.
If you'd like to join a talented team who ship fast, please apply now.