Lead Backend DeveloperLocation: London - 1x a monthSalary: Up to £120,000 (D.O.E) + benefitsFruition 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 Back End 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:Design, develop, and optimise scalable Back End services in Python, leveraging FastAPI.Lead architectural discussions with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.Deliver complex features end-to-end - from design through deployment and monitoring.Provide mentorship through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices.Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver at pace.Continuously raise the bar for engineering standards, code quality, and delivery.Shape the ..... full job details .....