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Remote, generalist backend lead role in a metro location creates high candidate competition.
Backend engineering and cloud skills are broadly transferable across industries, lowering background-fit sensitivity.
Explicit 7+ experience, leadership requirement, and mandatory Node.js/AWS/Kafka stack create high shortlisting strictness.
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Lead development of scalable, performant backend systems and APIs, primarily using Node.js, for web applications and digital platforms.
Design and implement innovative data presentation solutions, adhering to brand standards across multiple platforms including web and mobile.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, ensuring engineering excellence including automated testing, code reusability, and incident resolution.
7+ years of experience building scalable, data-driven backend systems and APIs.
At least 2 years in a technical leadership role, leading and mentoring engineering teams.
Strong proficiency in server-side programming using Node.js, with familiarity in frontend technologies (React, JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS).
Proficient in system design, data architecture, microservices or modular monoliths, RESTful API design, event-driven systems, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud-native architecture using AWS or equivalent.
Experienced backend engineer comfortable leading teams and collaborating cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other developers.
Skilled in designing modular, reusable, and maintainable codebases aligned with SaaS multi-tenancy models.
Proficient with Agile Scrum methodologies and continuous integration/delivery pipelines, capable of handling incident triage and technical communication with diverse stakeholders.