Remote Lead Backend Engineer – Scalable Data Platforms

BigCommerce Pty; Austin, Atlanta (TX, GA); Hybrid; USD 182,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Feedonomics is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Backend to drive the technical vision for a data-intensive SaaS platform. You will work on scalable, high-performance services and mentor a team within a fully remote Engineering group.

The role requires 7+ years in backend development with strong PHP and distributed systems experience, plus cloud and DevOps familiarity. Remote-friendly, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend programming experience.
• Strong PHP expertise required.
• Experience with distributed systems and scalable services.
• DevOps experience and modern CI/CD practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define the technical vision for the domain and deliver aligned projects.
• Design and implement scalable, high-availability backend solutions.
• Own end-to-end execution, from scoping to delivery milestones.
• Mentor teammates and improve CI/CD and observability practices.

Skills

Backend development

PHP experience

Distributed systems

Linux proficiency

CI/CD practices

Cloud solutions

Observability concepts

Education

BS or higher in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

gRPC

Redis/Memcached

Cloud (GCP)

OTel

Job description

Feedonomics is seeking a Lead Software Engineer - Backend to drive the technical vision for a data-intensive SaaS platform. You will work on scalable, high-performance services and mentor a team within a fully remote Engineering group.

The role requires 7+ years in backend development with strong PHP and distributed systems experience, plus cloud and DevOps familiarity. Remote-friendly, with collaboration across cross-functional teams.