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Remote backend lead in a metro with generalist requirements increases applicant density and competition.
Core backend, cloud, and event-driven skills are broadly transferable across industries, yielding medium sensitivity.
Explicit 7+ years, 2+ leadership, and mandatory Node.js/AWS/Kafka/DB skills make screening highly strict.
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Lead development and modernization of backend systems for JoVE's web applications and digital platforms.
Design and implement scalable, well-tested APIs and data presentation solutions adhering to best practices and brand standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor engineering staff while driving engineering excellence and operational reliability.
7+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven backend systems and APIs.
At least 2 years in a technical leadership role, mentoring engineering teams.
Strong proficiency in server-side programming with Node.js and experience with AWS cloud-native architecture.
Experience with RESTful APIs, event-driven systems (Kafka, SNS/SQS, RabbitMQ), and databases including both SQL and NoSQL.
Technically skilled leader comfortable with system design, modular architectures, and SaaS multi-tenancy applications.
Experienced in agile development processes with hands-on knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and incident management.
Able to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences and drive collaborative problem-solving.