Senior Ii Back-End Engineer - Barcelona

OverviewAs a Senior II Backend Engineer at Preply, you will shape the technical direction and drive cross-functional projects that power our global learning platform.You’ll build scalable backend services using Python/Django, integrate with third-party platforms, and mentor engineers across squads to improve performance and reliability.You’ll work closely with product, design, data teams, and security to make data-informed decisions that enhance learner-t Tutor connections.This role offers impact at scale in a human-led, tech-enabled EdTech environment that values experimentation and observability.Compensaciones / Beneficiosmonthly lessons budgetLearning & Development budgettime off for self-developmentcompetitive compensation with equityhealth insurancerelocation package to Barcelona hubResponsabilidadesOwn and drive technical vision across squadsDevelop backend features with Python/Django and integrate with third-party vendorsLead cross-functional initiatives involving design, data, product, security, and engineering teamsDesign scalable backend systems and data pipelines, including third-party integrationsMentor and coach junior and mid-level engineersImprove performance, monitoring, and reliability for long-term scalabilityCollaborate with PMs, EMs, designers, and analysts to make data-informed decisionsChampion best practices: test automation, documentation, observability, and quality-first cultureRequisitos principalesExposure to architectural patterns of large-scale web applicationsProven experience leading complex or greenfield projects end-to-endStrong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (English B2+)Willingness to be on-call for your squad (1 week every 5 weeks)Cross-functional collaborationStrong communicationMentoring and coachingPython/Django backend developmentAPI design and integration with third-party platformsScalable system design and data pipelines

Proven experience leading complex or greenfield projects end-to-end Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills (English B2+) Willingness to be on-call for your squad (1 week every 5 weeks) Cross-functional collaboration Strong communication Mentoring and coaching Python/Django backend development API design and integration with third-party platforms Scalable system design and data pipelines

competitive compensation with equity health insurance relocation package to Barcelona hub ResponsabilidadesOwn and drive technical vision across squads Develop backend features with Python/Django and integrate with third-party vendors Lead cross-functional initiatives involving design, data, product, security, and engineering teams Design scalable backend systems and data pipelines, including third-party integrations Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers Improve performance, monitoring, and reliability for long-term scalability Collaborate with PMs, EMs, designers, and analysts to make data-informed decisions Champion best practices: test automation, documentation, observability, and quality-first culture