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Lead Backend Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Backend Engineer to join our dynamic, fully remote engineering team. You will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend systems that power our cutting-edge applications. This role demands a deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies. As a Lead Engineer, you will mentor junior engineers, drive technical excellence, and contribute significantly to our architectural decisions. Your expertise will be crucial in building robust, high-performance APIs and ensuring the reliability and scalability of our platform. You will collaborate closely with product managers and frontend engineers to translate complex requirements into elegant technical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for clean code, a commitment to best practices in software development, and a proven ability to tackle challenging technical problems in a remote setting. Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines is essential. You will be responsible for code reviews, ensuring code quality, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our development processes. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on a growing technology company, working in a collaborative and innovative remote environment.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
- Lead architectural discussions and contribute to technical strategy for backend systems.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering their technical growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.
- Implement and enforce coding standards, best practices, and conduct thorough code reviews.
- Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
- Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Contribute to the evolution of our technology stack and development methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus.
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
- 3+ years of experience in a lead or senior engineering role.
- Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or Node.js.
- Extensive experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote team setting.
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Lead Backend Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 21 days ago
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Our client is a rapidly scaling tech company seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead the development of their cloud infrastructure. This fully remote position offers a unique opportunity to architect, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend systems that power our client's cutting-edge products. You will lead a team of talented engineers, drive technical strategy, and ensure the reliability and performance of our cloud services. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of backend development principles, extensive experience with cloud platforms, and a passion for building high-performance systems.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of backend services and APIs on cloud infrastructure.
- Architect scalable, reliable, and secure microservices and distributed systems.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
- Mentor and guide junior backend engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
- Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement efficient solutions.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
- Ensure code quality through rigorous code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices.
- Manage and monitor cloud resources, ensuring cost-effectiveness and optimal performance.
- Develop and maintain robust documentation for APIs, systems, and processes.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Stay abreast of new technologies and industry trends in backend development and cloud computing.
- Contribute to the overall technical vision and strategy of the engineering team.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Proven experience in leading technical teams and projects.
- Expertise in one or more modern programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
- Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL), message queues, and caching mechanisms.
- Solid understanding of software development best practices, including TDD, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team.
- Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
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