Lead Software Engineer (Back End) at Jobgether – United States

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Software Engineer (Back End) in United States.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design, development, and scaling of critical backend systems that directly impact customer experience and operational efficiency. You will own technical decision-making across AWS-based infrastructure, ensuring applications are secure, performant, and resilient. The environment is highly agile, collaborative, and problem-solving driven, allowing you to mentor engineers, influence architecture, and shape best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate systems, maintain security standards, and drive delivery of high-quality software. Ideal candidates thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace complex challenges, and take pride in delivering reliable solutions at scale. This role provides the chance to make a significant impact on both the platform and the clients it serves.

As Lead Software Engineer (Back End), you will:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, reliable backend solutions on AWS infrastructure.
• Lead technical decision-making, architecture reviews, and long-term system design with a focus on maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with product, design, and business teams to deliver engaging digital experiences for clients.
• Mentor engineers, resolve technical blockers, and ensure adherence to coding and operational standards.
• Own and maintain integrations between AWS services and Salesforce, ensuring seamless data flow.
• Implement and enforce security best practices, including encryption, access control, and data protection measures.
• Drive continuous process improvement, testing strategies, and operational excellence across projects.

Candidates should have:

• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years focused on AWS.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, Bash, or Node.js.
• Experience designing and implementing complex backend solutions in cloud environments.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS services: Lambda, RDS, EC2, EKS, and S3.
• Previous experience integrating AWS with Salesforce and familiarity with middleware tools (MuleSoft is a plus).
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and security practices.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the financial services industry is desirable but not required.

• Competitive salary range: USD $181,000 – $208,000 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, sick days, and volunteer time off.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave.
• Pre-tax transit benefits and optional life insurance coverage.
• Pet health insurance discount and wellness incentive programs.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.