The Lead Backend Software Engineer will manage a team and lead the development of scalable cloud and edge services, engaging in the full software development life cycle. Responsibilities include software coding, API design, quality assurance, and team management, aiming to deliver high-availability applications.
Job brief
Our company is currently looking for an experienced backend engineer to serve as an individual contributor and/or engineering manager to lead a small team of hardworking and high-impact engineers. This role involves spearheading the delivery of our cloud and edge services to help us grow and scale. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment.
This is a fully remote position. Most of our team works on PT hours, but we will accept applications from candidates located in all US time zones.
Responsibilities
- Hands-on software engineer responsible for spending the majority of time on coding, writing design specs, PR reviews, debugging etc.
- Lead and/or manage a team of engineers through the technical design, implementation, testing, and deployment of cloud and edge services
- Deliver scalable, resilient, high-availability applications and services running on robust architectures with comprehensive health monitoring/alerting
- Participate in the design and creation of high-quality scalable software with development team, product managers, and customers
- Design of cloud, edge, and hybrid architectures
- Write clean, functional code to support mobile and web frontends
- Collaborate closely with web and mobile developers to design APIs
- Implement efficient testing processes to ensure continuous application/service quality and efficiency, write automated tests, and fix bugs as needed
- Option to manage a small team:
- Build and implement efficient processes for managing projects and sprints
- Maintain clear visibility of project/feature status to management and customers
- Enhance team efficiency and sprint velocity while promoting a satisfying work-life balance
- Provide ongoing performance feedback and mentorship
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Lead Backend or Full Stack Developer or similar role
- Experience in designing, implementing, shipping, and maintaining large-scale consumer or enterprise web and mobile applications
- Proven track record of successful execution of the full product/service development lifecycle from initial planning to first release, and delivering on schedule.
- Experience with developing APIs and integrating with external service APIs (Webhooks, OAuth, Token management)
- Strong knowledge and experience with agile methodology and development techniques
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Extensive knowledge of backend languages (e.g., Node.js, Java, Scala, Python)
- Extensive experience with REST-based micro-services
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (HTTP, WS, IPv4, DNS)
- Familiarity with database design and management (e.g., MySQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud-based service development, particularly using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- B.S./B.A., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related technical field
- A solid foundation in computer science (data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, distributed systems)
Bonus Qualifications (experience in or desire to learn)
- Ops, DevOps & Deployment (AWS, Docker)
- Edge, Cloud and Hybrid Development
- Security, privacy and compliance (SSL, Linux security, HIPAA compliance, Risk Management Framework, obtaining ATO/ATC to connect to Govt networks)
- Machine learning, large language models (LLMs), natural language processing (NLP)
- Agentic AI or Multi-agent systems
- Data science and analytics
- Web development experience
- Mobile development (React Native, iOS, Android)
Compensation for this position may range from $150,000-$180,000, depending on candidate experience. We also offer equity as part of our base compensation package.
Top Skills
Java
Node.js
Python
Scala
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