Lead Backend Developer

Job Summary

To support the development of scalable, data-driven product systems, the full-time Lead Backend Developer will design and deliver critical product components, collaborate with technical leads, and drive engineering standards while working remotely.

Key responsibilities

• Own delivery for significant features or systems, including requirement clarification, solution design, execution, and iteration
• Design and build scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that support core product functionality
• Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and provide hands-on technical guidance

Required qualifications

• 6+ years in software engineering with 3+ years building and shipping production systems in product teams
• Hands-on coding experience in Python and/or TypeScript, with a focus on building APIs, services, and data pipelines
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD practices
• Proven ability to own systems end-to-end, from design through production and iteration
• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)