Lead Back End Engineer

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Requirements:

• 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Javascript/Typescript, Python, etc.).
• Experience developing RESTful endpoints.
• Experience with Lambda functions or similar technologies.
• Experience with cloud deployment and understanding of cloud security features.
• Expertise with Javascript/Typescript, Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and GraphQL.
• Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines (e.g., Snowflake/DBT, DataBricks/Spark).
• Understanding of messaging queues and their role in software architecture.
• Experience practicing test-driven development (TDD).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or another relevant field. Advanced degree is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a backend team, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of high-quality code.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and efficient backend solutions using modern technologies.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the integration and management of AWS services.
• Maintain and enhance legacy systems built on Python/Flask.
• Optimize database performance and ensure the reliability of PostgreSQL-based systems.
• Apply knowledge of distributed application design to daily tasks.
• Use SQL and knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases to manage data.
• Deploy code into clouds, considering cloud security features.
• Practice test-driven development (TDD) to ensure code quality.