Lead Backend Engineer

Web Development United States


Description

Overview 
Software Mind is seeking qualified candidates to fill the role of Lead Backend Engineer located in Latam. 
 
In addition to a competitive salary rate and a positive work environment committed to delivering high-quality technology solutions, we also offer: 
  • Flexible schedules and authentic work-life balance 
  • Opportunities for continuing education 
  • Social activities per country sponsored by the company 
  • Birthday celebration 
  • Payment in US Dollars 
 
 
About the role: 
Our client is a management software with the mission of helping nurses and doctors build exceptional MedSpas. 
 
We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer with deep experience with Django, GraphQL, and PostgreSQL to join our team. This role involves significant responsibilities in backend service design and leadership, ensuring the platform remains the best in its class for MedSpa management.   
 
 
Some of the main responsibilities for the role include: 
  • Backend Services Development: Design, plan, and implement robust backend services that enhance the functionality and scalability of the SaaS platform.   
  • Team Leadership: Lead and mentor backend engineers, fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and excellence.   
  • Architecture Strategy: Contribute to the strategic development of the platform’s backend architecture, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the business and its customers.   
  • Feature Contribution: Work closely with the product and engineering teams to develop and deploy key features that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.   
 
 
Job Skills/Requirements 
- +90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills 
- 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing   
scalable Django backends, with a solid understanding of relational databases and GraphQL APIs. Distributed systems experience is a plus 
- Demonstrated experience in end-to-end system ownership,   
including deployments, incident response, and system reliability and performance monitoring 
- Strong analytical skills with a methodical approach to  
understanding business contexts, requirements, and system architectures before   
coding 
- Ability to take business requests and break them down into manageable steps to achieve a goal 
 
 
Nice to have: 
- Experience with React and Typescript   
- Experience with Hasura   
- Experience with Vercel   
- Experience with AWS   
 
 
 
 
 
Apply today to learn more about this exciting opportunity. We are actively interviewing now for this position.