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Remote Lead Backend Engineer

50100 Kakamega, Western KES190000 Annually WhatJobs

Posted 21 days ago

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Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead the development of their scalable and robust backend systems. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from any location. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers our innovative applications. Your role will involve leading a team of talented backend developers, mentoring them, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. Key responsibilities include architecting complex systems, writing high-quality, performant code, designing and managing databases, and ensuring the security and reliability of our platform. You will collaborate closely with front-end engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and deliver exceptional user experiences. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with server-side languages (e.g., Python, Go, Java), database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure). A deep understanding of API design, microservices architecture, and distributed systems is crucial. You must possess strong leadership qualities, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to mentor and guide engineering teams. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and monitoring tools is highly desirable. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is required. This remote role demands exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead and inspire a geographically dispersed team. If you are a passionate and accomplished backend engineer eager to take on leadership challenges and build cutting-edge technology in a fully remote environment, we encourage you to apply.
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Remote Lead Backend Engineer

00100 Abothuguchi West KES8000000 Annually WhatJobs

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Our client is a rapidly growing technology firm seeking a seasoned and visionary Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead their backend development initiatives. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to make a significant impact from anywhere, while contributing to projects with a strong presence in Nairobi, Nairobi, KE . The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. You will lead a team of talented backend developers, mentor them, and drive technical excellence across the stack. This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems, database design, cloud architecture, and modern development practices. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of our platform's architecture and ensuring its robustness and scalability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, robust, and high-performance backend systems and APIs.
  • Architect and implement microservices and distributed systems using modern technologies and best practices.
  • Mentor, guide, and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
  • Drive technical decision-making, establish coding standards, and promote engineering best practices within the team.
  • Oversee database design, implementation, and optimization for relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to define requirements and deliver seamless user experiences.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and ensure efficient deployment processes.
  • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability through code reviews, profiling, and monitoring.
  • Identify and address technical debt, ensuring the long-term maintainability of the codebase.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and frameworks.
  • Ensure the security of backend systems and data.
  • Contribute to system architecture discussions and strategic technology planning.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
  • Write clear and concise technical documentation.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7+ years of professional experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
  • Proven expertise in designing and building scalable microservices architectures.
  • Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Go, Java).
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Deep understanding of database systems (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling.
  • Experience with RESTful API design and development.
  • Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Excellent understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead a remote team.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies.
  • A passion for building high-quality, scalable software.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction of a leading tech company while enjoying the flexibility of remote work.
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