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Lean Solutions Group is hiring a Lead Backend Developer

About the Role

The ideal candidate will take ownership of backend architecture, mentor developers, and drive best practices in building reliable and maintainable systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and development of scalable server-side applications
  • Define technical direction for backend services and data management systems
  • Collaborate with frontend and product teams to integrate features
  • Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and documentation
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote knowledge sharing
  • Optimize system performance and troubleshoot production issues
  • Implement secure and compliant data handling practices
  • Guide adoption of modern development tools and frameworks
  • Manage deployment pipelines and infrastructure automation
  • Support incident response and system reliability efforts

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in a technical discipline
  • Experience leading engineering teams of 5 or more
  • Background in lean or agile development methodologies
  • Contributions to open-source software projects
  • Familiarity with microservices and distributed systems
  • Experience with monitoring and observability tools
  • Knowledge of regulatory standards for data protection
  • Public speaking or conference presentation experience
  • History of technical mentoring or coaching
  • Exposure to high-throughput transaction systems

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and office-based collaboration

Team

Part of a lean, agile engineering team focused on rapid iteration and high-impact solutions

Our Engineering Culture

We prioritize clean, maintainable code and value pragmatic problem-solving over rigid methodologies. Engineers are encouraged to prototype, test, and iterate quickly. Team input directly shapes our technical roadmap.

Growth Opportunities

Leadership roles include technical mentorship and architectural decision-making. High performers may advance into principal engineering or management tracks with support for professional development.

Available for qualified candidates requiring sponsorship

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About company
Lean Solutions Group
Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
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Job Details
Department Software Engineering & Architecture
Category backend
Posted 20 days ago