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Lead Software Developer - Backend
Posted 14 days ago
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Our client is seeking an accomplished and innovative Lead Software Developer with a specialization in backend systems to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical in designing, developing, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance backend solutions that power our cutting-edge products. The Lead Developer will be responsible for architecting complex backend systems, writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code, and ensuring the reliability and security of our applications. You will lead a team of talented backend engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews to foster best practices and drive project success. This position requires extensive experience with modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js), database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Familiarity with microservices architecture, API design, and DevOps principles is essential. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum), and a passion for building scalable and maintainable software. This fully remote role demands outstanding leadership, communication, and collaboration capabilities, along with the ability to manage distributed teams effectively. You will play a key role in shaping the technical direction of our products and driving innovation. Experience with performance optimization and security best practices is highly valued. This is an unparalleled opportunity to lead impactful software development initiatives within a forward-thinking and collaborative remote environment. The location of interest for this role, if not remote, would be Naivasha, Nakuru, KE .
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Lead Software Developer (Backend)
Posted 6 days ago
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Our client is searching for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Software Developer with a strong backend focus to join their thriving, fully remote engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead architectural decisions, mentor talented engineers, and build scalable, robust software solutions that drive innovation. As the Lead Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing efficient, reusable, and high-quality code for our backend systems. You will collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences. Your role will involve architecting and developing APIs, managing databases, ensuring the performance and security of our applications, and implementing effective testing strategies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in backend development using languages such as Python, Java, Node.js, or Go, and a deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL). Expertise in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP is essential. You should possess strong knowledge of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines. Exceptional problem-solving skills, a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges, and a passion for clean, maintainable code are paramount. Leadership experience, including mentoring junior developers and guiding technical discussions, is highly valued. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are crucial for working effectively within a distributed team environment. If you are a visionary technologist eager to shape the future of our platform and contribute to a dynamic, remote-first culture, this role is for you. Your impact will be felt across our organization, irrespective of your physical location relative to **Nyeri, Nyeri, KE**. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is required.
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