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Zingroll

$150 - $200/hr

We are looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to head the development of our core systems. You'll join a team that values clean architecture and smart scaling. In this role, you won't just be executing ...

Aim4Hire

Lead Backend Developer

Austin, TX · On-site

Aim4Hire is a Series C-funded Tech Startup based in Austin, TX seeking a Lead Backend Developer. The role requires managing web platform development projects and leading a team of developers while ...

Fuse Energy

Senior/Lead Backend Engineer (Remote)

We're hiring a Senior/Lead Backend Engineer to build the core digital infrastructure for a next-generation energy company. This is a remote role. You'll work closely with product across the full ...

OVA.Work

Sr Backend Dev

OVA.Work is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain ... Lead backend design discussions and contribute to technical architecture decisions • Optimize ...

Jobgether

You'll work closely with engineers and Product Managers to turn product goals into robust ... Lead backend engineering initiatives , building secure, modular, scalable APIs and platform ...

AI Talent Now

Senior Backend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

... solutions. Work closely with the product and engineering teams to jointly develop and iterate on ... Lead backend projects from prototype to production, serving end users in a short amount of time.

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P2P

NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Establish engineering standards, coding practices and backend architecture patterns. * Balance ... Lead AI‑first engineering practices while mentoring engineers and partnering with Product ...

Character.ai

Software Engineer, Backend

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$180K - $300K/yr

Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs. * Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and ...

Pika

Software Engineer, Backend

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$250K - $350K/yr

About the Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend, to lead and scale the backend ... independently lead complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and deliver impactful solutions

Princeton IT Services

Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Backend Engineer Location: New York, NY . Job Type: ContractRole Overview We are seeking a Backend ... performance backend solutions. Core Responsibilities * Design, develop, and maintain backend ...

Pika

Software Engineer, Backend

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

About the Role We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend, to lead and scale the backend ... lead complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and deliver impactful solutions. * Collaboration ...

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Lead Backend Software Engineer - Python/Kotlin/AWS

Waltham, MA • On-site

Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 1 - 5K employees
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$173K - $234K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

Job Description A rapidly growing technology-driven organization is seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to help build and scale mission-critical platforms that support high-volume, real-time production environments. Based in Waltham, MA (Hybrid), this role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who thrives in fast-paced engineering cultures where production code is deployed and delivered continuously throughout the day.
As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will balance technical leadership with active software development, guiding a team while remaining deeply involved in architecture, coding, and delivery. You will play a key role in shaping backend systems, advancing cloud-native infrastructure, and driving adoption of AI-powered development practices and solutions.
This position offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, mentor engineers, and build highly scalable systems leveraging modern cloud technologies and AI-driven innovation. Required Skills & Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in Backend Software Engineering
  • 2+ years of experience leading or managing software engineering teams
  • Expert-level proficiency with Python and modern backend development practices
  • Professional experience with Kotlin in production environments
  • Strong AWS cloud platform experience, including designing and operating distributed systems
  • Experience building and supporting highly available, scalable microservices architectures
  • Hands-on engineering leader who actively contributes production code
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments with frequent production deployments
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native engineering
  • Strong understanding of software design, system architecture, observability, and performance optimization
  • Experience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellence across teams
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Experience leading platform engineering, developer experience (DevEx), or infrastructure-focused teams
  • AI/ML experience, including implementing AI-powered tools, workflows, or products
  • Experience with Agentic AI, AI-assisted software development, or SDLC automation
  • Kubernetes (K8s) experience
  • Infrastructure-as-Code experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
  • Experience with build tools such as Maven, Gradle, or Nx
  • Familiarity with testing frameworks and modern observability platforms
  • Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams
What You Will Be Doing Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands-On Development
  • 30% Team Leadership, Architecture, and Strategic Planning
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of backend engineers while remaining an active contributor to the codebase
  • Design, build, and scale cloud-native backend services using Python and Kotlin
  • Architect and optimize AWS-based distributed systems
  • Drive delivery of production-ready software in an environment where code is released continuously throughout the day
  • Champion engineering best practices including testing, observability, reliability, and operational excellence
  • Mentor and develop engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and career coaching
  • Partner with product, platform, and engineering leaders to define technical roadmaps
  • Implement AI-driven capabilities and automate software development lifecycle processes
  • Improve developer productivity through enhanced tooling, automation, and platform capabilities
  • Ensure system reliability, scalability, security, and performance across all services
The Offer
  • Base Salary: $173,000 - $234,000
  • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
  • Hybrid work model in Waltham, MA
  • Opportunity to help shape the future of AI-enabled software engineering and platform development
  • Leadership position with significant technical influence and growth opportunities
You will receive the following benefits
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Parental Leave
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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