Lead Backend Engineer

Remote, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated

Lead Backend Engineer

to join our dynamic engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining the core backend systems that power our innovative products. You will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to the overall architectural vision of our platform. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on a rapidly growing organization and work on challenging, high-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

Architecting and designing

robust, scalable, and cost-efficient backend systems.

Developing and maintaining

high-performance APIs and services using Node.js and related technologies.

Leading technical projects

from conception to deployment, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

Mentoring and coaching

junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.

Collaborating with

frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration of backend and frontend components.

Performing code reviews

and design reviews to maintain code quality and adherence to best practices.

Optimizing system performance

and ensuring high availability for high-traffic applications.

Implementing and maintaining

CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.

Participating in infrastructure planning

and ensuring the scalability and reliability of our systems.

Troubleshooting and resolving

complex technical issues in a timely manner.

Driving innovation

by researching and evaluating new technologies and approaches.
Required Qualifications

6+ years of experience

in backend engineering.

Strong proficiency

in Node.js and experience with frontend frameworks such as Vue.js, React.js, or Angular.

Deep understanding

of technical architecture principles and scalable system design.

Proven experience

with database technologies, including MongoDB, MongoDB sharding, and indexing.

Experience

with message queues and distributed systems.

Solid understanding

of API design principles and RESTful architecture.

Experience

with performance optimization techniques and high-traffic system handling.

Familiarity

with infrastructure planning and release management processes.

Experience

with CI/CD practices.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.


Preferred Skills

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with monitoring and logging tools. Experience with various frontend frameworks. Experience with design and code reviews.

Demonstrated leadership and team coaching abilities.

Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills.

Project and delivery management experience.


Company/Department Context

Our

engineering department

is at the heart of our innovation, responsible for building and maintaining the technology that drives our business. We are a collaborative and results-oriented team passionate about creating high-quality, scalable solutions. We foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and ownership. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging problems, contribute to a rapidly evolving technology landscape, and make a real impact on our company's success. We value

innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.



Job Type: Full-time

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4237166
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Full Time
  • Job Location
    Remote, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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