Remote Backend Engineering Lead

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Flexible hours

Growth opportunities

Lead innovative projects

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Backend Engineering Lead to oversee backend development, design scalable services and APIs, and mentor a talented team of engineers.

You will set technical direction, drive architecture decisions, and ensure performance, reliability, and quality across deployments while collaborating with product and frontend teams.

Required: 8+ years in backend, 3+ years in leadership; strong skills in Java/Python/Go, databases, cloud platforms, Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years in backend development with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in designing, building, and deploying large-scale, high-performance backend systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and roadmaps.
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for backend development.
• Drive adoption of modern technologies to improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure the quality and maintainability of backend code.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to backend infrastructure and services.
• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical strategy.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for the backend team.

Skills

Team leadership

Backend design

Programming: Java

Programming: Python

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished and results-oriented Remote Backend Engineering Lead to spearhead their backend development efforts. This is a fully remote opportunity, enabling you to work from your preferred location. You will lead a talented team of backend engineers, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core services and APIs that power our client's innovative platform. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical acumen, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for building high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend systems. You will be instrumental in setting technical direction, mentoring your team, and driving the execution of backend projects, ensuring they meet stringent quality and performance standards. This role is critical for shaping the future of our client's technology stack and product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers, fostering a high-performance culture. Oversee the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable, and efficient backend services and APIs. Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical requirements and roadmaps. Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for backend development. Drive the adoption of modern technologies and methodologies to improve development efficiency and system performance. Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and maintainability of backend code. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to the backend infrastructure and services. Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the overall technical strategy. Manage project timelines and deliverables for the backend team, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion. Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in backend technologies and distributed systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role. Proven expertise in designing, building, and deploying large-scale, high-performance backend systems. Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js) and associated frameworks. Extensive experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and data modeling. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Understanding of API design principles (RESTful, GraphQL) and best practices. Excellent knowledge of software development best practices, including CI/CD, testing, and monitoring. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.

Benefits

This fully remote role offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, flexible working hours, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to lead innovative projects from anywhere. Join a dynamic team and contribute to building cutting-edge backend solutions.