Lead Backend EngineerLondon (Hybrid)Basic salary up to £120k + excellent benefitsThis Lead Backend Engineer role offers the chance to step into a senior technical position within a fast-scaling, well-funded technology business where Back End engineering plays a central role in product delivery. It''s an opportunity for a Lead Backend Engineer who wants to take ownership of complex systems, influence how platforms are built, and play a key part in shaping the next phase of growth.As a Lead Backend Engineer, you''ll work within a product-led engineering team responsible for designing and evolving core Back End services that support customer-facing features at scale. The role will focus on building resilient, observable systems, applying strong engineering judgement to ensure services remain reliable and maintainable as demand and complexity increase.The Lead Backend Engineer will operate as a hands-on technical leader, remaining close to the code while also guiding architectural decisions and supporting delivery across the team. In this environment, you are trusted to own outcomes, drive technical standards, and help define how engineering work is approached. Collaboration is a key part of the role, with the Lead Backend Engineer working closely with product managers, designers, and other senior engineers.Lead Backend Engineer - Key Requirements:Strong experience as a Lead Backend Engineer or senior-level Back End engineer, using Python or another modern Back End languageProven