Lead Platform Engineer – Backend, Cloud & Architecture

CGR Services; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CGR Services in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive backend platform design with a focus on scalability and reliability. Hybrid work arrangement available as you shape architecture and mentor engineers for a global entertainment experience.

You will own API design (REST/GraphQL), cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, collaborating with Product and Design to deliver high-impact software across the business.

Qualifications

• 10+ years building modern backend platforms.
• Strong Python experience, ideally Django.
• REST and GraphQL API design experience.
• Proficiency with relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Experience with AWS cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable backend services.
• Influence architecture and set engineering standards.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with Product & Design.
• Ensure reliability, performance and observability across platforms.

Skills

Python

Django

REST API

GraphQL

PostgreSQL

MySQL

AWS

Infrastructure as Code

Terraform

Docker

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Reliability

Observability

DevOps

Product-led teams

Tools

AWS CDK

Job description

CGR Services in Auckland, New Zealand is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive backend platform design with a focus on scalability and reliability. Hybrid work arrangement available as you shape architecture and mentor engineers for a global entertainment experience.

You will own API design (REST/GraphQL), cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices, collaborating with Product and Design to deliver high-impact software across the business.