The Lead Backend Engineer will develop scalable backend applications using Golang and Node.js, implement best coding practices, optimize performance, mentor team members, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet product requirements.
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Lead Backend Engineer responsible for our serverside application logic and its integration with the front-end platforms. In this position, you will use your programming skills and tools to analyze and translate business/feature requirements into well-structured, efficient, scalable software. You will also provide leadership and mentoring to the team on technical aspects. You will also be actively involved in researching new technologies/tools that can be incorporated to improve the current system.
- Develop secure, well-architected, scalable and high- performant backend applications in Golang and Node.js (JavaScript & TypeScript)
- Implement best practices for maintainable quality code
- Optimize existing codes to improve performance and efficiency
- Provide mentorship, code reviews, and technical direction to your team members
- Develop partnerships with engineers and product managers to better understand and implement product requirements
- Collaborate with Product, QA, and UI team to deliver features and improvements
- Build & maintain a strong team of developers that consistently deliver solid results
- Monitor and adapt the team's pace to instill a sense of urgency for progress
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience, including 1+ years in a leadership role.
- 4+ years with Golang and Node.js (JavaScript & TypeScript).
- Knowledge of coding standards and best practices for production environments.
- Experience with message queuing and streaming platforms (Amazon SQS, SNS, Kinesis, Apache Kafka) for scalable, event-driven architectures.
- Strong grasp of microservices.
- Familiarity with Golang and Node.js tools and frameworks.
- Proficient with version control systems, particularly Git and GitLab.
- Experience deploying to cloud services (AWS/GCP) and using integration pipelines.
- Comfortable in a Linux environment.
- Self-motivated, with a passion for keeping up with backend development trends.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Good self-management skills, particularly in timeline adherence.
- Supportive teammates
- Health insurance benefits
- Self development activities that support careers
- Broaden your knowledge in financial investment
Top Skills
Go
JavaScript
Node.js
Typescript
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