Lead Backend Engineer

Lead Backend Engineer at Richpanel. Drive backend systems performance and scalability. Optimize database performance, establish observability stack, and mentor team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Extensive experience in backend engineering, especially in optimizing API performance
• Strong system design skills focusing on scalability and maintainability
• Proficiency in backend development languages and frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and experience with complex issue resolution
• Strong knowledge of database systems and experience with database migrations
• Experience maintaining high test coverage and code quality
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to anticipate and address potential system issues proactively
• Analytical mindset for diagnosing and solving technical problems

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• 21 paid days off annually
• Learning & development allowance
• 0.1% to 0.5% equity grant (4-year vest, 1-year cliff)