Remote Lead Backend Engineer

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Backend Developer (Remote). In this role, you will be integral to designing, developing, and scaling robust backend systems that are essential for cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will leverage strong experience in Python and/or Node.js, utilizing a deep understanding of microservices architecture and cloud deployment on Azure.

You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to create secure, high-performing backend services, all within a fully remote work environment, thereby driving significant impact on our projects.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js
• Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
• Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
• Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, No
  
  SQL, and Vector Databases
• Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

• 8+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
• Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra)
• Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus
• Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
• Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A fully remote work environment
• Collaborative team culture
• Access to the latest tools and technologies
• Health and wellness benefits

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!

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