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Lead Backend Engineer - Microservices
Posted 16 days ago
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Our client is seeking a seasoned and motivated Lead Backend Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance backend systems and microservices. You will be responsible for defining technical strategy, mentoring a team of talented engineers, and ensuring the delivery of robust and efficient software solutions. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in backend development languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), deep knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL). Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is essential. You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA teams to deliver seamless user experiences. This role requires strong leadership qualities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a passion for building well-architected systems. You will conduct code reviews, champion best practices in software development, and drive continuous improvement within the engineering team. The ability to work autonomously, manage project timelines, and communicate effectively with remote colleagues across different disciplines and time zones is crucial. You will play a key role in technical decision-making, architectural design, and ensuring the overall quality and scalability of our backend services. If you are a highly skilled backend engineer with a passion for leading and innovating in a remote-first environment, this is the perfect role for you. This position is linked to Bungoma, Bungoma, KE , but is a fully remote opportunity.
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Lead Backend Engineer - Microservices
Posted 8 days ago
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Our client is looking for a seasoned Lead Backend Engineer with extensive experience in microservices architecture to join their fully remote engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance backend systems. You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor junior developers, and drive technical excellence across the backend stack. This is a critical position for shaping the future of our client's technology platform.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust and scalable microservices.
- Architect backend solutions that are secure, efficient, and maintainable.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Mentor and guide junior backend engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
- Implement and optimize database schemas and queries.
- Develop and maintain APIs for internal and external consumption.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
- Evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools to improve the development process.
- Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
- Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, Go, or Node.js.
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design principles.
- Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.
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