Overview As 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 / Ventajas * monthly lessons budget * Learning & Development budget * time off for self-development * competitive compensation with equity * health insurance * relocation package to Barcelona hub Responsabilidades * Own 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 Requisitos principales * Exposure to architectural patterns of large-scale web applications * 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

📌 Senior II Back-End Engineer (Barcelona)
🏢 Preply
📍 Barcelona