Senior Back-End Engineer (Level II)

About the role

Preply is looking for a Senior Back‑End Engineer (Level II) to drive technical direction across multiple squads and build scalable systems that power its global learning platform. You will lead high‑impact initiatives, shape architecture, and help millions of learners connect with tutors worldwide.

Key responsibilities

• Own, shape, and drive technical direction across multiple engineering squads.
• Lead complex, ambiguous initiatives from idea to delivery, aligning engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Design, build, and evolve scalable backend systems using Python/Django, data pipelines, and third‑party integrations.
• Partner with product and engineering managers to shape roadmaps, make technical trade‑offs, and guide investment decisions.
• Raise the engineering bar through mentoring, architectural reviews, and best‑practice adoption.
• Drive reliability, observability, performance, and operational excellence across services.

Required profile

• Exposure to architectural patterns of large, high‑scale web applications (well‑designed APIs, high‑volume data pipelines, efficient algorithms).
• Proven experience leading complex, greenfield projects end‑to‑end.
• Track record of shaping architectural decisions and setting engineering standards across multiple teams.
• Strong communication (English B2+) with the ability to influence senior peers and leadership.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotation (1 week every 5 weeks).

Required skills

• Python
• Django
• Data pipelines
• Third‑party integrations
• Agentic AI (experience using AI as a development partner)

What we offer

• Open, collaborative, and diverse culture.
• Generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com and a learning & development budget.
• Competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance, and health insurance.
• Free mental‑health support platforms.
• Opportunity to impact millions of learners and tutors worldwide.