Job VC
Back-End Tech Lead
Technologies
Description
We respond to every candidate.
Your application will not be ignored.
Please write why you would like to work together.
If you see this vacancy in several weeks/ month — write anyway, we often hire people of different levels.
The main information
(if you don’t like reading long descriptions)
Fully remote — you need to get dressed just for occasional boring meetings
Full-time
Experience: 10+ years (including at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role)
English: B1+
Start date: as soon as possible
Long-term cooperation: we want you to work with us for as long as you can :)
About Us
This position is a direct contract with a leading UK company.
The Company builds B2B legal technology that helps law firms deliver faster, higher-quality work. The Company’s platform streamlines legal workflows involved in a niche area of law so lawyers can accelerate drafting, negotiation, and compliance at scale.
Tech highlights — we operate a single-tenant SaaS architecture hosted on AWS across multiple regions, built with a modern stack: Python/Django 6, React 18/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch/ OpenSearch, S3, ECS, and Lambda.
Our teams work in Agile Scrum squads, supported by strong CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Terragrunt), and security-first practices (SOPS, KMS). It’s only a web application, no mobile.
About Team
At the moment, our team is mainly located in Europe: Developers, Manual QAs, Automation QAs, Project Managers, UI/UX Designers, DevOps Engineers.
We value:
Speaking up (good ideas are welcome)
Growth (we’ll help you get there)
Learning & innovation (we like experiments that don’t break Prod)
About You
Have 10+ years of experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role
Are an expert in Python (3.10+) and Django (4.x), with strong experience in REST API development
Have strong system design and architecture skills, with experience building scalable and reliable systems on AWS
Are experienced with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
Have hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications using AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS)
Combine strong backend engineering expertise with the ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on
Can define and drive the technical direction of your team and take ownership of end-to-end delivery
Are a strong problem solver, comfortable tackling complex platform and data challenges
Have experience mentoring engineers and promoting high engineering standards within the team
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Make pragmatic decisions, balancing technical quality with business needs
Take ownership and accountability for team outcomes and platform reliability
Adapt quickly in a growing environment and navigate ambiguity with confidence
Foster a collaborative culture and support team growth through knowledge sharing
It would be cool if you also
Have experience in legal tech, FinTech, or regulated industries
Have knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Terragrunt) and advanced AWS tools
Are familiar with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Sentry) and security practices (KMS, SOPS, JWT)
Have experience leading remote or distributed teams and setting development standards (testing, linting, pre-commit workflows)
Your tasks will mainly be
Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation of new features
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and match the product vision
Mentor backend engineers and support their growth through guidance, code reviews, and career development
Stay hands-on in Python/Django coding and solve complex platform and database issues
Set and enforce best practices for coding, testing, CI/CD, and system design
Work with Product Managers to turn requirements into technical designs and development plans
Manage the team’s technical roadmap and delivery, addressing risks and meeting sprint goals
Facilitate technical discussions, resolve difficult decisions, and make key architectural choices
Improve developer workflows and team productivity with tools and automation
Our benefits
Environment where you can learn a lot (strong team + challenging product and tasks)
Possibility to work from any place in the world as long as you have an internet connection and a laptop
Professional trainings, conferences, and certifications covered by the company
Our culture
No micromanagement
No bureaucracy (well, almost :)
No useless tasks
Satisfaction with work
Work-life balance
Respect & trust
Support
The Hiring Process
HR interview
(20-30 mins)
2 job interviews (about 1h each)
Q&A
Is there a contract? —
Yes, we sign a contract
Is it a monthly fixed-priced or hourly-based payment? —
Monthly fixed-priced
Do you hire people for several months? —
No, it’s a long-term position (can be 5+ years)
What tools do you use? —
Mainly Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, Gsuite, Tempo, Lucidchart, PeopleForce
What rate will I have? —
We usually ask for a desirable rate and then offer a position to people who have the best rate/ skills ratio. Over time, your rate will increase with good performance
Do you provide laptops/ devices? —
For now, no. This is considered by management in 2026
Is there a min/ max hours limit for a month? —
We’re looking for full-time candidates, so preferably not less than 160h per month
What language do you use? —
English/ Ukrainian/ rus is used for communication. English — for documentation, tickets, test cases, etc.
Oh, may I ask more questions?..-
Yes :)
Your application will not be ignored.
Please write why you would like to work together.
If you see this vacancy in several weeks/ month — write anyway, we often hire people of different levels.
The main information
(if you don’t like reading long descriptions)
Fully remote — you need to get dressed just for occasional boring meetings
Full-time
Experience: 10+ years (including at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role)
English: B1+
Start date: as soon as possible
Long-term cooperation: we want you to work with us for as long as you can :)
About Us
This position is a direct contract with a leading UK company.
The Company builds B2B legal technology that helps law firms deliver faster, higher-quality work. The Company’s platform streamlines legal workflows involved in a niche area of law so lawyers can accelerate drafting, negotiation, and compliance at scale.
Tech highlights — we operate a single-tenant SaaS architecture hosted on AWS across multiple regions, built with a modern stack: Python/Django 6, React 18/TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis, Elasticsearch/ OpenSearch, S3, ECS, and Lambda.
Our teams work in Agile Scrum squads, supported by strong CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Terragrunt), and security-first practices (SOPS, KMS). It’s only a web application, no mobile.
About Team
At the moment, our team is mainly located in Europe: Developers, Manual QAs, Automation QAs, Project Managers, UI/UX Designers, DevOps Engineers.
We value:
Speaking up (good ideas are welcome)
Growth (we’ll help you get there)
Learning & innovation (we like experiments that don’t break Prod)
About You
Have 10+ years of experience in software development, including at least 3 years in a leadership or mentoring role
Are an expert in Python (3.10+) and Django (4.x), with strong experience in REST API development
Have strong system design and architecture skills, with experience building scalable and reliable systems on AWS
Are experienced with PostgreSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
Have hands-on experience deploying and scaling applications using AWS services (ECS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS)
Combine strong backend engineering expertise with the ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on
Can define and drive the technical direction of your team and take ownership of end-to-end delivery
Are a strong problem solver, comfortable tackling complex platform and data challenges
Have experience mentoring engineers and promoting high engineering standards within the team
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Make pragmatic decisions, balancing technical quality with business needs
Take ownership and accountability for team outcomes and platform reliability
Adapt quickly in a growing environment and navigate ambiguity with confidence
Foster a collaborative culture and support team growth through knowledge sharing
It would be cool if you also
Have experience in legal tech, FinTech, or regulated industries
Have knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Terragrunt) and advanced AWS tools
Are familiar with monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Sentry) and security practices (KMS, SOPS, JWT)
Have experience leading remote or distributed teams and setting development standards (testing, linting, pre-commit workflows)
Your tasks will mainly be
Lead technical design, architecture, and implementation of new features
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and match the product vision
Mentor backend engineers and support their growth through guidance, code reviews, and career development
Stay hands-on in Python/Django coding and solve complex platform and database issues
Set and enforce best practices for coding, testing, CI/CD, and system design
Work with Product Managers to turn requirements into technical designs and development plans
Manage the team’s technical roadmap and delivery, addressing risks and meeting sprint goals
Facilitate technical discussions, resolve difficult decisions, and make key architectural choices
Improve developer workflows and team productivity with tools and automation
Our benefits
Environment where you can learn a lot (strong team + challenging product and tasks)
Possibility to work from any place in the world as long as you have an internet connection and a laptop
Professional trainings, conferences, and certifications covered by the company
Our culture
No micromanagement
No bureaucracy (well, almost :)
No useless tasks
Satisfaction with work
Work-life balance
Respect & trust
Support
The Hiring Process
HR interview
(20-30 mins)
2 job interviews (about 1h each)
Q&A
Is there a contract? —
Yes, we sign a contract
Is it a monthly fixed-priced or hourly-based payment? —
Monthly fixed-priced
Do you hire people for several months? —
No, it’s a long-term position (can be 5+ years)
What tools do you use? —
Mainly Jira, Confluence, Slack, Zoom, Gsuite, Tempo, Lucidchart, PeopleForce
What rate will I have? —
We usually ask for a desirable rate and then offer a position to people who have the best rate/ skills ratio. Over time, your rate will increase with good performance
Do you provide laptops/ devices? —
For now, no. This is considered by management in 2026
Is there a min/ max hours limit for a month? —
We’re looking for full-time candidates, so preferably not less than 160h per month
What language do you use? —
English/ Ukrainian/ rus is used for communication. English — for documentation, tickets, test cases, etc.
Oh, may I ask more questions?..-
Yes :)