Senior Lead Backend Developer

Job description

Summary: We’re on the lookout for a talented Backend Developer to join our client’s dynamic team and help them scale their high-traffic, minimalist infrastructure! They own a platform that enables individuals and organizations to host and share various types of files and material online. This is a fantastic chance to take the lead and mentor a technical team, with the flexibility to shape the future of a product that millions of people around the globe rely on.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a small technical team (three junior to mid-level developers)
  • Take ownership of and optimize the tech stack that serves millions worldwide.
  • Work closely with the product manager, CEO/CTO, and designer to enhance the user experience.
  • Implement and maintain scalable backend solutions that make a difference.
  • Play a key role in continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

Required Skills:

  • Ability to work within the UK timezone.
  • Proficient in AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, EC2, CloudFront, and SQS.
  • Experience with Stripe APIs.
  • Comfortable with DevOps practices.
  • 5+ years of backend development experience using NodeJS (Express), DynamoDB
  • Bonus points for some experience with ReactJS

This is a fully profitable and bootstrapped company, no need to worry about VC funding rounds! There is also the possibility of a 4-day work week to provide a good work/life balance.

If you’re the entrepreneurial type who likes to get proactive instead of waiting around for instructions, this is the perfect fit for you. Fill out the form below to find out more!

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