Lead Backend Engineer

About Generect


Generect is a B2B platform for real-time discovery and validation of business contacts.


We serve 50+ companies via both SaaS and API, partnering with platforms like Reply.io, Netpeak, and multiple VC firms - actively operating on the global market.


We’re building infrastructure between raw data sources and AI-driven applications.

Our technology powers dozens of AI agents, CRMs, marketing tools, and automation pipelines.



The Role


We’re hiring a technical lead to re-architecture of our platform and build a team around it.

This is a hands-on role with deep technical ownership.



Key Responsibilities


  • Audit the existing system (Django, PostgreSQL, Redis, Celery)
  • Design scalable architecture for 10k+ RPS (we’re currently at 1k+)
  • Lead the migration to Amazon Aurora and async API
  • Optimize performance across 3+ TB PostgreSQL (400M+ records)
  • Implement robust scaling for APIs, caching, throttling, observability
  • Hire and mentor a backend team (Python/Go)



Stack


  • Python 3.10+ (Django 4.x, Celery, asyncio)
  • PostgreSQL 13+, Redis, Docker, Nginx
  • AWS (Aurora, EC2, S3), Hetzner
  • Terraform, GitHub Actions, Prometheus/Grafana



What We Expect


  • 5+ years with Python, Django, PostgreSQL
  • Experience with high-load APIs (1k+ RPS and above)
  • Solid understanding of system design, DevOps practices, monitoring
  • Strong architectural thinking and leadership mindset



Offer


  • Full-time contract, reporting directly to the founder
  • Autonomy to build and grow your own backend team
  • Clear Lead growth path within 6 months


Post Date
2025-05-31
Job Type
-
Employment type
Full-time
Category
Engineering, Information Technology
Level
Mid-Senior
Country
Ukraine
Industry
Software Development ,
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