Lead Backend Developer

Austin Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 20, 2025 Last posted March 20, 2025
Job description

Our Client is a Series C-funded Tech Startup based in Austin, TX seeking a Lead Backend Developer.

Requirements:

  • 2+ Years managing web platform development projects and engagements

  • 5+ years of professional development experience (python), including writing and optimizing queries.

  • 3+ years of direct experience with database optimization techniques

  • 3+ years of experience developing and/or managing enterprise-scale PostgreSQL implementations

  • 3+ years of experience managing development teams and communicating

  • 2+ Years developing on Django ORM and Django REST Framework

  • Personality: driven, self-motivated, adaptable, empathetic, energetic, detail-oriented

About this role

Summary

lead backend development, manage teams, optimize databases, develop with python and django

Job title

Lead Backend Developer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

technology

Location requirements

based in Austin, TX; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonqueriesdatabase optimizationpostgresqldjango ormdjango rest framework

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

backenddatabasepostgresqldjangorest framework
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Austin, TX, USA

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