Lead Backend Engineer - Remote, Build Scalable Systems
Lever, Inc. is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer for a fully remote role (Eastern Cape, South Africa) to design and architect scalable, reliable backend systems, guide and mentor a team of engineers, shape technical strategy, and ensure system performance and security.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Must have
- Highly experienced (senior/lead-level) backend engineer
- Experience designing, architecting, and overseeing scalable, reliable systems
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers
- Ability to shape technical strategy
- Collaboration with product and frontend teams
- Ensuring system performance and security
Nice to have
- Thrives in fast-growth, distributed/remote environments
Full description
Lever, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Lead Backend Engineer to spearhead backend development in a fully remote setting. The role involves designing, architecting, and overseeing scalable, reliable systems while guiding a team of engineers.
You will mentor juniors, shape technical strategy, collaborate with product and frontend teams, and ensure performance and security. This remote-first opportunity suits a senior engineer who thrives in fast growth and distributed environments.