Founding Backend Engineer (Python/Django, Hybrid)

Dubizzle Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - GBP 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A digital lifestyle management platform is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer in London. This role involves designing and building backend systems using Python and Django, working closely with the CTO to bring features from idea to production. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of backend experience, especially with Django, and are comfortable collaborating in person. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance startup alongside experienced founders.

Benefits

Tech & Education budget

Complimentary Oura ring or Whoop

Full health benefits

Lifestyle perks and events

Flexible remote days

Qualifications

• 5+ years building and operating production backend systems.
• Strong, hands-on experience with Python and Django.
• Experience running cloud-native systems, ideally on GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend services and APIs using Python and Django.
• Own features end to end, from initial design to production rollout.
• Collaborate closely with product, curators, and frontend/mobile engineers.

Skills

Experience with Python

Experience with Django

Strong SQL skills

Experience with background job systems

Cloud infrastructure knowledge (GCP)

Job description

A digital lifestyle management platform is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer in London. This role involves designing and building backend systems using Python and Django, working closely with the CTO to bring features from idea to production. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of backend experience, especially with Django, and are comfortable collaborating in person. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance startup alongside experienced founders.