Lead Backend Developer
Location: London - 1x a month
Salary: Up to £120,000 (D.O.E) + benefits
Fruition Group are partnering with a high-growth Insurtech unicorn that's scaling its engineering function. This is a unique chance to work across both proven, revenue-generating products and greenfield initiatives that are reshaping the future of insurance. It's an ideal role for a driven Lead Engineer who thrives in ambitious environments and wants to make a tangible impact.
As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll take ownership of designing and scaling cloud-native backend systems. You'll work primarily with Python (FastAPI) and play a key role in shaping the architecture of microservices that support millions of users. Beyond hands-on development, you'll provide technical leadership, mentor team members, and influence strategic engineering decisions.
This is a high-impact role where your work directly drives product growth, system resilience, and platform evolution.
What will I be doing:
1. Design, develop, and optimise scalable backend services in Python, leveraging FastAPI.
2. Lead architectural discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
3. Deliver complex features end-to-end - from design through deployment and monitoring.
4. Provide mentorshi...