Workstate is hiring a Lead Backend Developer to lead technical teams designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend systems that drive applications and services. You will engage with and motivate clients while diving deeply into backend development and envisioning future enhancements.
What You'll Do
- Lead technical teams designing, implementing, and maintaining robust backend systems.
- Engage with and motivate clients while diving deeply into backend development.
- Envision and plan future enhancements for backend systems.
- Drive quality results for clients as a consultant.
What We're Looking For
- 6-10 years of professional experience.
- A track record as a technical leader with teamwide impact.
- Experience leading development teams in an agile context.
- Experience decomposing and assigning work to team members.
- Experience removing blockers and maintaining forward momentum.
- 4+ years of programming experience in languages such as Java, Python, and Go.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservice architectures, and data ingestion methods.
- Understanding and adherence to industry-standard best practices in software development and architecture.
- Familiarity with AWS services, such as EKS, S3, Redis, Lambda, and MSK.
- B2 level (upper-intermediate) or higher English language competency with ability to communicate effectively in professional settings.
Nice to Have
- Experience in fine-tuning performance and using data to optimize end-to-end latency and system behavior.
- 4+ years of experience developing comprehensive, well-tested, and high-performance search applications.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with Elasticsearch/OpenSearch.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Python, Go
- Architectures: RESTful APIs, Microservice architectures
- AWS Services: EKS, S3, Redis, Lambda, MSK
- Search: Elasticsearch/OpenSearch
Work Mode
This role is open to candidates based in Colombia.




