Lead Backend Engineer

B.S. in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 7+ years of industry experience. Track record working with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to land new features for users. Deep experience with distributed systems and patterns. Experience designing production data models for a performant and scalable application. Experience building and managing cloud-native applications. Experience configuring and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing. Written and verbal communication skills, sufficient for success in a remote and largely asynchronous work environment. Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems and propose thorough iterative solutions. Positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Implement new technologies that yield competitive advantages and align with business goals. Drive development from concept to market by combining technologies and collaborating with a cross-functional team. Support the company's infrastructure to ensure optimal performance. Monitor system infrastructure to ensure functionality and efficiency. Build quality assurance and data protection processes. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to develop strategies and implement new products and features. Stay current with the latest technologies to maintain competitiveness and technological leadership. Various engineering-related tasks that progress the organization’s mission.