Lead Backend Engineer

EPAM Systems; Mexico; On-site; PHP 2,009,000 - 3,125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employee financial programs

Paid time off and sick leave

Upskilling and certifications

LinkedIn Learning access

Global career opportunities

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive backend development for our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on Backstage. You will lead architecture across catalogs, workflows, and APIs, and establish secure, scalable services integrated with Git, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows.

You will mentor teams, promote best practices, and deliver streamlined developer workflows that boost productivity while maintaining robust security and RBAC across services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of backend engineering experience.
• At least 1 year leading and directing development teams.
• Strong background in Node.js/TypeScript for backend engineering.
• Direct experience with Backstage, including backend plugin creation and API work.
• Track record building APIs and microservices to support scalable platforms.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and container-based environments.
• Experience with Argo Workflows or similar orchestration tools.
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher).

Responsibilities

• Direct the creation of Backstage backend plugins and services powering core platform functionality.
• Own backend architecture across catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs for scalability and reliability.
• Integrate with Git, CI/CD systems, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows to simplify platform functionality.
• Architect and roll out developer workflows and automated pipelines to boost engineering productivity.
• Build RBAC, authentication, and inter-service security measures.
• Guide scalable microservices architecture and continuous refinement.
• Coach team members and champion strong engineering practices across the organization.

Skills

Node.js/TypeScript

Backend architecture

Backstage

APIs & microservices

Kubernetes

Argo Workflows

Leadership

English (B2+)

Tools

Git

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Argo Workflows

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.