Lead Backend Engineer - remote

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer - REMOTE. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing and building APIs that support a modern real-time payment infrastructure. You will be responsible for developing distributed systems capable of processing millions of transactions while placing a strong emphasis on scalability, performance, and reliability.

Collaborating with other engineers, Dev Ops, and Product teams, you’ll ensure that systems are secure and maintainable. Your contributions will significantly influence the evolution of the company's platform from project-based feature development to a coherent and scalable backend system.

• Own and drive the design of scalable backend services and APIs that power real-time payments
• Collaborate closely with Product, Dev Ops, and Engineering leads to align system capabilities with business goals
• Contribute to architectural decision-making, balancing performance, security, and maintainability
• Lead initiatives to evolve the platform from project-based delivery toward a unified product architecture
• Conduct thoughtful code reviews, raise engineering standards, and mentor others through technical leadership
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues with a focus on root-cause elimination
• Influence and support the adoption of best practices in API design, observability, and operational resilience
• Provide input into roadmap planning from a technical feasibility and scalability perspective

• 5+ years of hands‑on Java backend development experience, ideally with distributed systems
• A strong foundation in system design, architecture, and scalability principles
• Proficiency in relational and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g. Postgre
  
  SQL, Mongo
  
  DB, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, OpenAPI standards, and API gateway patterns
• Experience designing or integrating with messaging systems like Kafka, Rabbit
  
  MQ, Amazon SQS/SNS in event‑driven architectures
• Experience working closely with Product, Dev Ops, and cross‑functional teams to deliver aligned solutions
• Knowledge of secure coding practices, data privacy, and application‑level security
• Ability to navigate technical ambiguity and make trade‑off decisions under constraints
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, agile delivery, and modern software practices
• Strong communication skills — able to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences

• Flexible working hours and the chance to work remotely
• Collaborative and open work environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Access to the latest tools and technologies
• Engagement in meaningful projects with real‑world impact
• Supportive team culture that values input and innovation

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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