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Lead Engineer, Backend & Platform

Evanston, IL

As the Lead Engineer focused on backend and platform technologies, you will drive the technical direction of our platform, lead architectural decisions, and mentor a team of engineers. You will work closely with product, design, and other development team members to develop robust APIs, data systems, and infrastructure that power our rewards platform. This is a hands-on leadership role, where you will balance strategic thinking with active development.

In order to be successful, this person will:

  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable backend systems and APIs.
  • Architect and maintain a secure, high-performance cloud-based infrastructure.
  • Ensure best practices in backend development, including code quality, security, and performance.
  • Work closely with Product and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Drive DevOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and automation.
  • Evaluate and integrate third-party technologies and APIs as needed.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements to inform technical strategy.

Competencies and Qualifications

We believe the right person for the Lead Engineer role will have the following competencies and qualifications:

  • 5+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong expertise in backend technologies such as Node.js, Python, Go, or Java.
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Deep knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data architecture.
  • Hands-on experience working with and scaling message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
  • Strong understanding of API design, authentication, and security best practices.
  • Hands-on experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.

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