Lead Backend Engineer – AI Flight Platform (Hybrid)

Beacon AI

San Carlos (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
Paid Time Off
Connectivity Stipend
Health and Wellness Allowance
Financial Planning

Job summary

A leading aviation technology firm is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to develop and optimize backend services for their growing platform. This hybrid role emphasizes technical leadership, ownership of projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-9 years of backend experience, proficiency in AWS, and a strong commitment to quality. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while contributing to the future of aviation technology.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to design, implement, and optimize robust, distributed systems.
  • Strong ability to own initiatives and drive them from concept to delivery.
  • Demonstrated ability to set a high technical bar and deliver substantial contributions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and optimization of backend services and systems.
  • Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable APIs.
  • Build and optimize data pipelines for efficient data processing.

Skills

Backend Development
Technical Leadership
API Development
Database Management
Data Pipeline Construction
Performance Optimization
Troubleshooting
Collaboration

Education

5-9 years of experience as a Backend Developer
Experience with AWS and serverless technologies
Strong proficiency in Python or Node.js

Job description

A leading aviation technology firm is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to develop and optimize backend services for their growing platform. This hybrid role emphasizes technical leadership, ownership of projects, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have 5-9 years of backend experience, proficiency in AWS, and a strong commitment to quality. Join a team that values innovation and teamwork while contributing to the future of aviation technology.
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