Lead backend engineering for a remote technology organization, driving innovation. Mentor engineers, optimize systems, and tackle complex challenges. Shape scalable architectures and contribute to impactful projects.
Lead Back End Software Engineer
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Job Description
Overview
- Lead backend engineering efforts to design, develop, and optimize scalable systems for a technology-driven organization in a fully remote environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions and ensure seamless integration with frontend systems.
- Drive technical innovation and strategic decision-making to enhance system performance and reliability.
- Mentor and guide engineering team members, fostering professional growth and a collaborative culture.
- Address complex technical challenges, including performance bottlenecks and system scalability requirements.
- Contribute to the technical architecture and long-term planning for backend systems.
- Operate autonomously in a remote setting, delivering impactful solutions with flexibility and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Serve as the technical lead for backend engineering projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables and adherence to best practices.
- Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python, Django, and Go.
- Optimize system performance, security, and reliability through proactive technical solutions.
- Mentor and support team members, enhancing their technical skills and professional development.
- Collaborate on frontend development tasks to ensure cohesive platform functionality and user experience.
- Participate in on-call rotations, promptly addressing and resolving system issues.
- Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing to improve team efficiency.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
- Minimum of 7 years of backend engineering experience, with 10 years preferred.
- Proficiency in Python, Django, and Go, with expertise in RESTful API design.
- Strong database knowledge, including schema design and query optimization.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Comfortable contributing to frontend development using React.
- Preferred experience in fintech, trading, or container orchestration environments.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.
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