Jobgether

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Lead Software Engineer

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemote

Location

United States

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

Not specified

JavaPythonNode.jsBashAWSLambdaRDSEC2EKSS3SalesforceAPICi/cdGit HubJiraDistributed SystemsEncryptionAuthenticationAuthorization

Job Description

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Role Description

This role involves leading the design and development of scalable backend systems that power high-impact digital services.

  • Lead technical architecture decisions and system design, focusing on long-term scalability, maintainability, and resilience.
  • Design, build, and deploy scalable backend solutions on AWS, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
  • Develop and maintain integrations between AWS services and Salesforce, ensuring seamless data synchronization and interoperability.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and business stakeholders to deliver impactful digital solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering team members through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on guidance.
  • Establish and maintain engineering standards, ensuring code quality, documentation, and adherence to best practices.
  • Implement strong security practices, including encryption, access control, and data protection across backend systems.
  • Manage development workflows using GitHub, Jira, and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring reliable and predictable releases.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across distributed systems and multiple platforms.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, learning, and innovation within the engineering team.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of software development experience, including at least 5 years working with AWS-based systems.
  • Strong backend development expertise with languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Bash.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing complex backend architectures in cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, EC2, EKS, and S3.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating backend systems with Salesforce using APIs or middleware solutions.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, distributed systems, and cloud-native development practices.
  • Familiarity with security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure data handling.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and production-ready deployments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex distributed environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in financial services or familiarity with tools like MuleSoft is a plus.

Benefits

  • Salary range: $181,000 – $208,000 per year depending on experience and location.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud infrastructure and high-impact systems.
  • Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work environment with modern development tools and workflows.
  • Exposure to complex system architecture and cloud-native technologies.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of software development experience, including at least 5 years working with AWS-based systems.
  • Strong backend development expertise with languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, or Bash.
  • Extensive experience designing and implementing complex backend architectures in cloud environments.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services such as Lambda, RDS, EC2, EKS, and S3.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating backend systems with Salesforce using APIs or middleware solutions.
  • Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, distributed systems, and cloud-native development practices.
  • Familiarity with security best practices including authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure data handling.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and production-ready deployments.
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, especially in complex distributed environments.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in fast-paced, cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in financial services or familiarity with tools like MuleSoft is a plus.

Benefits

  • Salary range: $181,000 – $208,000 per year depending on experience and location.
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale cloud infrastructure and high-impact systems.
  • Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and continuous learning.
  • Flexible work environment with modern development tools and workflows.
  • Exposure to complex system architecture and cloud-native technologies.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.

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