Backend Lead

Title: Backend Lead

Mode: Contract
Location: Calgary, AB

Key Responsibilities:

Role Purpose: Lead backend service development and define standards for secure, scalable application services.

Experience:

10 15+ years in backend development with 3+ years leading backend or platform teams.

Core Responsibilities:

• Define backend architecture, API standards, and service design patterns.
• Lead development of scalable and secure backend services.
• Review implementations to ensure reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Mentor backend engineers and guide technical problem solving.
• Collaborate with frontend, integration, and operations teams.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience with Node.js based backend services and REST APIs.
• Experience designing cloud native backend systems on AWS.
• Strong experience in backend technologies, API design, and system integration.
• Proven technical leadership and mentoring skills.

Success Metrics (KPIs):

API reliability, performance targets, reduced production issues.