Lead Backend Engineer

We are building the next generation of data infrastructure to empower every company to make data-driven decisions. Our mission is to simplify the complexities of data engineering and analytics, making it accessible and actionable for businesses of all sizes.

What is the Role

• We're seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to join our fully remote engineering team.
• In this role, you will take a leadership position, shaping the architecture, design, and delivery of our platform capabilities.
• You'll spearhead innovation, provide strategic engineering direction, and play a critical role in building the best end-to-end data platform that's incredibly easy to use.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architecture, design, and delivery of platform capabilities.
• Drive and inspire innovation, setting the technical direction for the engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.
• Ensure the security, scalability, and quality of all deliverables.
• Tackle key challenges in the modern data stack with a forward-thinking approach.
• Cultivate an organization rooted in excellence, fostering a culture of high performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and platform improvements.
• Mentor, guide, and develop team members, nurturing the next generation of engineering leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8-12 years of experience in backend development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot, with deep experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, and experience in architecting scalable data solutions.
• Extensive experience with AWS services, including managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure.
• Solid familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document and present complex solutions effectively.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire engineering teams in a remote environment.
• Experience in the data engineering domain is a strong plus.

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Java and Spring Boot.
• Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Expertise in AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Mastery of REST API design and implementation.
• Experienced with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

What 5x has to offer

• 100% remote company - We love to give our employees the freedom to choose where they want to work from.
• Wellness - We have monthly wellness programs & workshops to make sure that all our employees are happy and satisfied.
• Competitive compensation -We offer competitive compensation and meaningful equity.
• Healthcare - We cover all employees’ health benefits and their dependents.
• Parental leave - We value and support the family planning process and provide paid parental.
• Offsite- 2 offsite a year to incredible destinations.
• Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities, including leadership development.
• Opportunity to lead and work on cutting-edge data infrastructure technology.