Lead Backend Software Engineer - Python/Kotlin/AWS

Overview In this role you lead the backend effort for scalable, mission-critical platforms in a fast-paced, cloud-native environment. You will balance hands-on coding with technical leadership, guiding a team while shaping architecture and delivery. You’ll advance cloud infrastructure and AI-powered development practices to improve reliability and performance. This position offers influence over technical strategy and opportunities to mentor engineers at scale. You join a growth-focused, technology-driven organization that values continuous delivery and innovative engineering solutions. Compensation / BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental BenefitsVision BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)401(k)Life Insurance ResponsibilitiesLead a backend engineering team while actively contributing to codebaseDesign, build, and scale cloud-native services using Python and KotlinArchitect AWS-based distributed systems for high availability and scalabilityDrive continuous delivery of production-ready softwarePromote best practices in testing, observability, reliability, and operationsMentor engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and career coachingPartner with product, platform, and engineering leaders to define roadmapsImplement AI-driven capabilities and automate SDLC processesImprove developer productivity via tooling, automation, and platform enhancementsEnsure system reliability, security, and performance across services Key requirements10+ years of backend software engineering experience2+ years leading or managing software engineering teamsExpert-level Python proficiency and modern backend practicesProduction experience with KotlinStrong AWS cloud experience with distributed systemsExperience building scalable microservices architecturesHands-on engineering leader actively contributing production codeExperience in fast-paced environments with frequent production deploymentsKnowledge of CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and cloud-native engineeringStrong understanding of software design, architecture, observability, and performance optimizationExperience mentoring engineers and driving technical excellenceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experienceleadershipmentoringcross-functional collaborationPythonKotlinAWS