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Senior Software Engineer - Tech Lead & Architect

Overview
Skills
  • Python Python ꞏ 5y
  • Django Django
  • PostgreSQL PostgreSQL
  • Redis Redis
  • OOP OOP
  • RESTful API RESTful API
  • AWS AWS
  • Database performance optimization
  • Database schema design
  • Distributed backend architectures
  • Celery
  • Django REST framework

Company Description

HomeLend is a marketplace connecting lenders and investors for a more streamlined mortgage process, offering extensive access to a network of whole loan lenders and investors. The platform simplifies locks, due diligence, and funding using an advanced analytics-based pricing engine for smarter decision-making and increased liquidity options. Known for its high-quality underwriting, comprehensive virtual conduit services, and stringent certification processes, HomeLend provides cost-effective and customized solutions for buyers and sellers. The company is committed to transforming the mortgage industry by enabling a secure, efficient, and hassle-free experience. For further information, visit www.homelend.com or contact [email protected].


Role Description

We are seeking a Senior Architect / Tech Lead to join our growing R&D team in Tel Aviv. In this hands on leadership role, you will be responsible for architecting, designing, and leading the development of scalable, secure, and high performance backend systems that power HomeLend’s mortgage marketplace platform.

You will act as a technical leader within the team, setting architectural direction, making critical technology decisions, and working closely with product, business, and US based stakeholders.


Required Experience & Skills

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional training (e.g., elite IDF technology units or similar background)

- At least 5 years of professional experience with Python in production systems

- Proven experience designing scalable, distributed backend architectures

- Strong knowledge of databases, including schema design and performance optimization

- Solid understanding of object oriented programming and backend design principles

- Experience building secure, scalable RESTful APIs

- Ability to take technical ownership, make design decisions, and lead by example

- Strong communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions

Nice to have

- Strong experience with Django and Django REST Framework

- Hands-on experience with AWS or equivalent cloud platforms

- Experience with Redis for caching and performance optimization

Our Tech Stack

- Python 3

- Django & Django REST framework

- Celery

-  PostgreSQL

- REDIS

- AWS

Work Environment

- Hybrid work model: 4 days in our Tel Aviv office, 1 day remote

- Young, energetic team

-  Collaboration with both Israeli R&D team and US-based colleagues

-  Dynamic, fast paced environment focused on innovation

- Opportunity to shape the future of mortgage technology

-  Amazing atmosphere with team events, celebrations, and social activities

What We Offer

- Work with cutting edge technologies

- Professional growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company

- International exposure working with global teams

- Competitive compensation package

- Modern office space in Tel Aviv

Join Our Team: If you're passionate about building scalable backend solutions and want to be part of transforming the mortgage industry through technology, we'd love to hear from you.



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