Our client is scaling their backend platform to handle the next generation of growth, performance, and reliability challenges. As a Backend Tech Lead, you will guide the architecture and technical direction of their backend systems while coaching and supporting their engineers.
What Will You Do?
* You'll take ownership of backend architecture, technical choices, and system performance.
* You'll collaborate with Product, Customer Success, and fellow engineers to design, build, test, and deploy.
* You'll coach and mentor backend engineers, raising the team's technical standards.
* You'll ensure that our code is clean, maintainable, and well-documented.
* You'll drive integration projects with external systems for authentication, authorization, and content distribution.
* You'll write infrastructure as code and support DevOps best practices.
* You'll act as a go-to contact for backend-related issues, performance bottlenecks, and new features.
How Will You Make a Difference?
* You enjoy problem-solving and know how to decompose a problem to solve it in a structured way.
* You raise the bar and strive for excellence in all your initiatives.
* You have a strong work ethic and a true "can-do" attitude; you like to get things done.
* You have a growth mindset. You're constantly striving to learn new things and improve.
* You follow industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and blogs to keep your skills sharp.
* You are a team player and a strong communicator, able to coach and inspire others.
What's Your Background?
* Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
* 8+ years of backend engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
* Advanced knowledge and experience with .NET/C#.
* Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and relational databases.
* Familiarity with "infrastructure as code" and DevOps practices.
* Proven ability to work on large, complex systems with high uptime requirements.
* Experience with secure coding practices (OWASP), design patterns, and unit testing.