Team Lead - Backend
TradingView is the world’s largest financial analysis platform with more than 100M users across 180+ countries.
We build tools that help traders and investors make informed decisions — from advanced charting and market data to collaboration and publishing features. Our products are used daily by millions of individuals and trusted by companies like Revolut, Binance, and CME Group.
We’re continuing to grow and scale our platform, and we’re looking for people who care about product quality, take ownership of their work, and want to build systems used by a global audience.
About the team
Hi there! We're Hope team & we're looking for a Team Lead experienced in Python + Django to join us. Our team is responsible for the backend support and development of the web platform: page generation, API development, security, user data management & notifications.
Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the adoption of backend development best practices, including code reviews, testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend services.
- Define technical standards and architectural approaches for building maintainable and robust systems with Python.
- Drive improvements in system architecture, infrastructure, and development workflows.
- Maintain high code quality and performance.
Development Process & Delivery Management
- Plan and oversee backend development tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, analysts, and product managers.
- Break down, estimate, and track tasks.
- Identify risks early and create mitigation strategies.
- Ensure transparency of progress and challenges for both the team and stakeholders.
Team Management & Growth
- Build and develop a strong backend engineering team.
- Design and manage onboarding and mentoring processes for new team members.
- Conduct regular 1-on-1s to support growth and motivation.
- Provide training and career development opportunities to enhance skills and competencies.
What makes you the perfect fit
Technical Expertise
- Strong experience in Python development (FastAPI, Django, or similar frameworks).
- Understanding of distributed systems, databases, and API design.
- Knowledge of performance optimization and security best practices.
- Experience with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Basic understanding of frontend technologies to collaborate effectively across teams.
Leadership Skills
- Proven experience managing and mentoring a team of developers.
- Strong skills in task prioritization, planning, and expectation management.
- Excellent communication skills to align technical and business goals.
- Ability to make sound decisions in ambiguous situations.
Experience
- 5+ years of backend development experience with Python, including 2+ years in a lead or managerial role.
- Demonstrated success in leading projects from concept to release.
- It’ll also be an advantage if you have experience in:
- Finance or trading systems.
- High-load / large-scale systems.
- Using TradingView or similar products.
Will be a plus
- Experience in finance or trading domain
- Familiarity with TradingView as a product
What we offer you
- Flexible working hours and a hybrid work format
- Well-equipped offices for focused and collaborative work
- A global, distributed team of 500+ professionals
- Learning, mentorship, and long-term career growth
- Relocation support and private health insurance
- Performance-based bonuses
- TradingView Premium access
- Regular team events and company-wide meetups
Join the TradingView team and help us build a product used by millions of traders and investors worldwide. We look forward to hearing from you!
TradingView is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our success is driven by 600+ professionals from 40+ countries who speak nearly 20 languages.
