Lead Engineer, Back-end

Summary

Join our Engineering team at Code and Theory to build scalable, high-performance web applications that delight users. As a Back-end Engineer, you will partner with cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technologies that ensure server-side applications are robust, secure, efficient, and drive business growth.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development
• Hands on Experience with any one of the following CMS: Word Press Gutenberg, Contentful or Sanity
• Experience in building headless CMS implementations
• Contribute to the development of content strategies, including content audits, workflows, and publication schedules
• Serve as the go-to person for all content management needs within the organization
• Train staff or team members on CMS usage, content creation workflows and best practices
• Experience with TypeScript for building robust, maintainable code
• Working knowledge in Node.js and experience with Node.js frameworks like ExpressJS
• Strong experience in designing and implementing GraphQL APIs
• Proficiency in designing and developing APIs
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or RDBMS like MySQL
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Experience in optimizing transaction workflows
• Experience with caching and performance tuning
• Able to mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical decision-making
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and enhance multiple content management platforms like Contentful, Sanity, WordPress etc
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and associated frameworks like ExpressJS, NestJS or other frameworks
• Deploy, manage, and scale backend services on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Work with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or RDBMS such as MySQL to design efficient data models and optimize queries
• Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure scalability and reliability of backend systems
• Utilize Docker for containerization to ensure consistency across development, testing, and production environments
• Work with any Content Management System (CMS) to integrate and manage backend services
• Collaborate with frontend developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices in software engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of serverless architecture
• Knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration
• Experience with Docker for containerization
• Experience using data streaming solutions (Redis, Kafka etc.)
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Exposure to cross-functional teams (Design, Product Management, QA, etc