Tech Lead

Kenyan Edu; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospex CRM is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead backend design and development of our procure-to-pay platform. You will collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to architect scalable systems and resilient APIs.

You will own API design, optimize MongoDB and data stores, and mentor junior developers while driving reliability and performance. This remote role emphasizes a microservices-first approach and ERP integrations.

Qualifications

• Extensive backend engineering experience with MEAN stack.
• Experience building distributed, scalable backend systems and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and real-time communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture for backend platforms ensuring security, reliability, and performance.
• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices for procure-to-pay workflows.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Drive integrations with external systems, including ERPs like Oracle Fusion.
• Optimize database queries and data storage (MongoDB) for performance/sustainability.
• Troubleshoot, upgrade, and evolve existing backend systems to improve scalability.
• Provide mentorship and enforce best practices through code reviews.

Skills

MEAN Stack

Distributed Systems

REST APIs

Node.js

Express.js

Nest.js

MongoDB

Performance Tuning

Tools

SQL/NoSQL Databases

Message Queues

WebSockets

Distributed Caches

Job description

# Tech LeadProspex CRMRemote Full Time Remote Posted 8 hours agoShare this job:WhatsApp LinkedIn X Facebook Email#### Job DescriptionHeadquarters: Egypt, Bahrain, Turkey URL: http://prospexcrm.xyz Senior Software EngineerAbout Our ClientOur Client is a fast-growing procurement and technology company headquartered in Riyadh with operations across Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. We are building innovative solutions to simplify procurement processes, empower businesses, and create meaningful impact.Why Join Us?We are looking for talented, growth-minded individuals eager to take on new challenges. We nurture potential and provide an environment where every employee can thrive professionally and personally.Role Summary:As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll be a key technical leader, driving the design, development, and maintenance of our core backend services. You'll collaborate extensively with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to architect and build highly scalable, efficient, and robust systems. Your contributions will directly enable our customers to optimize their procurement workflows and derive critical insights. This role demands a deep focus on crafting resilient APIs, optimizing database structures, and building seamless integration services that significantly enhance system performance and user experience.What You'll Do:● Lead System Architecture: Spearhead the architectural design of backend systems, ensuring they are secure, reliable, high-performance, and align with our long-term technical vision. ● Develop Scalable Solutions: Design and implement sophisticated backend services, APIs, and microservices for our advanced procure-to-pay platform.● Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with product and other engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into elegant and effective technical solutions. ● Integrate and Innovate: Drive integrations with critical third-party systems, including enterprise-grade ERPs like Oracle Fusion, to expand our platform's capabilities.● Optimize and Enhance: Take ownership of optimizing database queries and managing data storage solutions (with a focus on MongoDB), ensuring optimal performance and scalability. ● Troubleshoot and Evolve: Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues in existing backend systems, implementing upgrades and enhancements to continuously improve performance and scalability.● Mentor and Elevate: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers, championing best practices through rigorous code reviews and knowledge sharing. ● Ensure Operational Excellence: Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to guarantee the health, reliability, and proactive management of our systems. ● Strategic Contribution: Play a pivotal role in strategic decisions regarding backend architecture, technology stack selections, and future platform evolution.What You'll Bring:● Extensive Backend Expertise: Strong hands-on experience as a MEAN Stack Developer with a proven track record of building and scaling complex backend systems.● Distributed Systems Mastery: Deep experience building distributed and scalable backend infrastructure with a microservices-first design philosophy.● API Design Proficiency: In-depth understanding and practical experience with RESTful API design and microservice architectures.● Core Technologies: Proficient in Node.js, Express.js or Nest.js, with a solid grasp of building REST APIs, Websockets, SQL/NoSQL Databases (MongoDB), message queues, distributed caches, and data pipelines.● Problem-Solving Acumen: Exceptional troubleshooting, debugging, and performance tuning skills. Nice to Have:● Experience with GCP deployments and pipeline management.● Prior experience integrating with external systems, especially ERPs.● Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in backend services.● Knowledge of monorepos and tools like Nx.dev. To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/prospex-crm-tech-lead