Lead Backend Engineer

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Global career opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

EPAM is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead backend development for our Internal Developer Platform built on Backstage. You will deliver scalable services, optimize developer workflows, and integrate with Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows.

You will lead a team of engineers, own backend architecture for catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs, and drive secure, scalable microservices while promoting engineering best practices across the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of backend experience.
• At least 1 year leading and directing development teams.
• Strong Node.js/TypeScript backend expertise.
• Direct Backstage experience: plugins and APIs.
• Experience building scalable APIs and microservices for platforms.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based environments.
• Familiarity with Argo Workflows or similar tools.
• Excellent English communication (B2+)

Responsibilities

• Lead backend development for Internal Developer Platform on Backstage.
• Direct architecture across catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs.
• Integrate tools: Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, Argo Workflows.
• Design developer workflows and automated pipelines.
• Implement RBAC and inter-service security measures.
• Coach team and promote engineering best practices.

Skills

Node.js/TypeScript

Backstage

APIs

Microservices

Kubernetes

Argo Workflows

English (B2+)

Tools

Git

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Job description

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.

We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead backend development efforts for our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) constructed on Backstage. This position centers on delivering scalable services, streamlined developer workflows, and effective platform integrations.

Responsibilities

• Direct the creation of Backstage backend plugins and services that power core platform functionality
• Take ownership of backend architecture spanning the catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs, prioritizing scalability and dependability
• Establish connections with tools including Git, CI/CD systems, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows to simplify platform functionality
• Architect and roll out developer workflows and automated pipelines aimed at boosting engineering productivity
• Build RBAC, authentication, and inter-service security measures to safeguard platform assets and data
• Guide the creation and continuous refinement of scalable microservices architecture
• Coach team members and champion the adoption of strong engineering practices organization-wide

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of applicable experience
• At least one year spent leading and directing development teams
• Solid background in Node.js/TypeScript for backend engineering
• Direct experience working with Backstage, covering backend plugin creation and API work
• Track record of constructing APIs and microservices to support scalable platform capabilities
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based environments
• Background with Argo Workflows or comparable orchestration and workflow tools
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Background working with CI/CD approaches to enable automated building, testing, and deployment
• Working familiarity with GitHub Actions for streamlining workflow and pipeline automation
• Understanding of platform engineering concepts to help architect scalable internal developer platforms
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization standards, including OAuth and SSO
• Exposure to PostgreSQL or similar database systems for handling data storage and management

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn

EPAM 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.