Chief Backend Engineer

EPAM Systems, Inc.; México; A distancia; MXN 900.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certification

Descripción de la vacante

EPAM Systems, Inc. is seeking a Chief Backend Engineer to lead the backend development of our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on Backstage.

You will own the design of scalable backend plugins and microservices, ensuring resilient services and productive developer experiences. You will mentor engineers, drive API and security standards, and integrate Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows to boost platform capabilities across international teams.

Formación

• 7+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience.
• A minimum of 2 years directing and managing development teams.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee design and delivery of Backstage backend plugins and services that drive essential platform features.
• Assume full responsibility for backend architecture covering the catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs, with an emphasis on scalability and reliability.
• Plan and implement developer workflows along with automated pipelines designed to increase engineering output.
• Develop RBAC frameworks, authentication mechanisms, and service-to-service security controls to protect platform data and resources.
• Lead the ongoing design and enhancement of a scalable microservices-based architecture.
• Provide mentorship to team members and promote the adoption of sound engineering standards across the organization.

Conocimientos

Node.js

TypeScript

API design

Microservices

Kubernetes

OAuth/SSO

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

English (B2)

Backstage backend plugins

Herramientas

Backstage backend plugins

Argo Workflows

Kubernetes

GitHub Actions

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

We are looking for a Chief Backend Engineer to take charge of backend development for our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on top of Backstage. This position is focused on delivering resilient services, efficient developer experiences, and seamless platform integrations.ResponsibilitiesOversee the design and delivery of Backstage backend plugins and services that drive essential platform featuresAssume full responsibility for backend architecture covering the catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs, with an emphasis on scalability and reliabilityBuild connections between platform tools such as Git, CI/CD systems, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows to enhance operational efficiencyPlan and implement developer workflows along with automated pipelines designed to increase engineering outputDevelop RBAC frameworks, authentication mechanisms, and service-to-service security controls to protect platform data and resourcesLead the ongoing design and enhancement of a scalable microservices-based architectureProvide mentorship to team members and promote the adoption of sound engineering standards across the organizationRequirementsAt least 7 years of relevant hands-on experienceA minimum of 2 years spent directing and managing development teamsStrong foundation in Node.js/TypeScript backend engineering practicesPractical experience with Backstage, including backend plugin development and API constructionDemonstrated ability to build APIs and microservices that support platforms at scaleFamiliarity with Kubernetes and containerized infrastructureExperience utilizing Argo Workflows or similar tools for workflow orchestrationExcellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)Nice to haveExperience applying CI/CD methodologies to support automated build, testing, and deployment cyclesFamiliarity with GitHub Actions for simplifying automation across workflows and pipelinesKnowledge of platform engineering fundamentals to support building scalable internal developer toolsAwareness of authentication and authorization frameworks, such as OAuth and SSOHands-on exposure to PostgreSQL or comparable database technologies for managing data storageWe offerInternational projects with top brandsWork with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peersHealthcare benefitsEmployee financial programsPaid time off and sick leaveUpskilling, reskilling and certification coursesUnlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ coursesGlobal career opportunitiesVolunteer and community involvement opportunitiesEPAM Employee GroupsAward-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedInEPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.