Lead Backend Engineer (Java/Python) - Scale & Mentor

CommuniTech Recruitment Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CommuniTech Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on backend engineering lead to build new systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering challenges at scale. You will mentor a small team of 1–3 engineers while staying hands-on with code.

The ideal candidate is a polyglot backend engineer comfortable with Java or Python, experienced in distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices, and has demonstrated team leadership or mentoring abilities.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be strong polyglot backend engineers with experience in Java or Python and the ability to design, build, and take ownership of systems.
• Experience with distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices is sought, along with team leadership or mentoring experience; applicants must be U.S. citizens or green card holders, as sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Build new backend systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering problems at scale.
• Remain hands-on with code while leading or mentoring a small team of one to three engineers.

Skills

Java

Python

Backend Engineering

Distributed Systems

Kafka

Kubernetes

Azure

Microservices

System Design

Platform Modernization

Team Leadership

Mentoring

AI-Assisted Development

Job description

CommuniTech Recruitment Group is seeking a hands-on backend engineering lead to build new systems, modernize a core platform, and solve complex engineering challenges at scale. You will mentor a small team of 1–3 engineers while staying hands-on with code.

The ideal candidate is a polyglot backend engineer comfortable with Java or Python, experienced in distributed systems, Kafka, Kubernetes, Azure, and microservices, and has demonstrated team leadership or mentoring abilities.