Lead Backend Engineer (Remote - EU) at Jobgether

, , Portugal -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jan, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

19 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Architecture, API Development, Cloud Platforms, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, NoSQL, CI/CD, Infrastructure-as-Code, Security, Privacy, Compliance, Data Modeling, Monitoring, Logging, Incident Response

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Backend Engineer in the European Union. This role is ideal for a backend-focused engineer who thrives in shaping scalable, secure, and reliable infrastructure for a rapidly growing user base. You will lead the design and implementation of backend systems, balancing immediate needs with long-term architecture, while collaborating closely with product and mobile teams. The position offers full remote flexibility with occasional team meetups, providing a hands-on environment where technical expertise, strategic thinking, and operational excellence directly impact millions of daily active users. You will also contribute to defining engineering best practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure-as-Code processes, helping set the foundation for future growth. This is a high-impact opportunity for someone passionate about backend architecture, operational reliability, and delivering user-focused solutions. Accountabilities Lead the design, evolution, and scaling of backend infrastructure to support rapid growth to millions of daily users. Build and maintain robust, secure, and backward-compatible APIs optimized for mobile clients. Design scalable data models and database schemas to support product expansion. Ensure operational excellence by defining SLOs/SLIs, implementing monitoring, logging, tracing, alerting, and leading incident response and root-cause analysis. Drive security, privacy, and compliance initiatives, including authentication, encryption, and GDPR adherence. Document backend architecture and workflows to enable effective collaboration and onboarding. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing clear explanations of trade-offs and architectural decisions. Maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure-as-Code practices. Contribute to AI-powered features and notification systems that enhance user experiences. Proven experience designing and scaling backend infrastructure for large-scale consumer or mobile-first products. Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (preferably GCP). Experience with Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions) is a plus. Expertise in SQL & NoSQL databases and designing scalable data models. Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, and API versioning strategies. Deep understanding of security, privacy, and compliance best practices. Product-oriented, pragmatic mindset with strong communication skills. Startup-ready: adaptable, iterative, and comfortable making foundational architectural decisions. Data-savvy and reliability-driven, with a focus on operational excellence and measurable performance. Nice-to-have: experience with ETL processes, modern data stack tools (Dagster, dbt, Snowflake), AI integrations, and silent push notifications. Competitive salary package: €70K – €100K + equity. Fully remote work within the European Union, with optional office use and limited quarterly travel. Opportunity to lead and shape backend architecture for a fast-growing, high-impact product. Collaborative, high-performing team culture with quarterly in-person meetups. Significant ownership and influence over technical decisions, infrastructure, and processes. Work on a mission-driven product with measurable impact on millions of users. Flexible work hours with no weekend or night obligations. Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly. 🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements. 📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score. 🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role. 🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed. The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team. Thank you for your interest! #LI-CL1

Responsibilities

Lead the design and scaling of backend infrastructure to support a rapidly growing user base. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational excellence and drive security and compliance initiatives.