Lead Software Engineer (Back End)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Back End) in United States.

In this role, you will lead the design and development of scalable backend systems that power high-impact digital services. You will play a key role in shaping technical architecture while building and maintaining robust cloud-based applications within a modern AWS ecosystem. Working closely with product, design, and business teams, you will help deliver reliable and secure solutions that improve user experiences and operational efficiency. This position blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership, requiring strong collaboration and problem-solving skills. You will mentor engineers, guide architectural decisions, and contribute to building a culture focused on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable backend solutions on AWS, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security.
• Lead technical architecture decisions and system design, focusing on long-term scalability, maintainability, and resilience.
• 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.

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

Why Apply Through 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!

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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