As a Lead Backend Engineer, V-Assist Platform at Vinted in Vilnius, Lithuania, you are spearheading the development of our cutting-edge platform, driving innovation and excellence in the second-hand marketplace. This pivotal role matters because it directly contributes to our mission of making second-hand the first choice worldwide, fostering a more sustainable and conscious approach to fashion consumption. By leading the engineering efforts for our V-Assist Platform, you are shaping the future of our technology, ensuring scalability, reliability, and high performance. This position offers immense growth and advancement potential, as you will be working at the forefront of distributed systems, concurrency design, and backend engineering, with opportunities to expand your skill set and take on new challenges. Your impact will be felt across the organization, influencing the direction of our products and services, and contributing to the company's continued success and expansion.

Your day-to-day activities as a Lead Backend Engineer, V-Assist Platform will involve leading the design, development, and deployment of our backend systems, leveraging technologies such as Python, Ruby, and distributed systems. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and reliable backend architectures


• Developing and maintaining high-quality, well-tested codebases


• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements


• Mentoring and guiding junior engineers to help them grow in their roles


• Participating in code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards


• Troubleshooting complex technical issues, identifying root causes, and implementing fixes


• Staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement. You will be working closely with our engineering teams, reporting to our Technical Lead, and contributing to the development of our technology roadmap. Your technical expertise, combined with strong communication and collaboration skills, will enable you to thrive in this role, driving technical excellence and delivering high-impact results.

By joining Vinted as a Lead Backend Engineer, V-Assist