Lead Backend Engineer responsible for high-profile projects using backend technologies, team leadership, and deployment of scalable applications. Requires 10+ years of experience in software development, particularly with C# and .NET and cloud services.
Janea Systems (USA) is a dynamic team of the best & brightest software engineering specialists and solutions innovators, from around the world. From kernel to cloud, we provide high-impact software development services to Fortune 500 companies.
We are seeking an exceptionally talented Lead Backend Engineer to join our rapidly growing consulting team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on high profile projects at the cutting edge of the software industry.
Location
Fully Remote/ European Residence required
Compensation
Salary
Work Schedule
Full time/ Flexible working hours
Reports to
Head of Engineering
Member of
Engineering Team
To be considered for this position, you must have the following qualifications:
- 10+ years development experience with backend technologies, including experience with modern backend architecture (i.e. microservices, etc.)
- Significant development experience with C# and .NET.
- Experience building and deploying solutions on cloud services (Azure preferred)
- Experience designing, building, and deploying scalable, distributed applications using independent services, focusing on APIs, containers, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and CI/CD.
- Hands-on experience contributing to AI/ML-enabled products, such as integrating ML models or AI services into production backend systems (e.g., APIs, pipelines, inference services).
- Experience collaborating with ML/AI specialists to translate models into scalable, reliable backend solutions (deployment, monitoring, performance, data flow).
- Team Leadership and management experience
- Fast learner with a can-do attitude and exceptional problem-solving abilities
- Self-sufficient, proactive, and comfortable working collaboratively on remote projects
- English skills (ability to effectively communicate via written and spoken English)
- A degree in computer science (or equivalent)
Ideal candidates will also have:
- Experience in a client-facing role managing and delivering software engineering projects
- Experience architecting solutions on modern backend platforms
- Experience with relational databases (Postgres, SQL Server, MySQL, etc.)
- Strong understanding of DevOps concepts/process and CI/CD tools
- Understanding of React.js and its core principles.
Why join Janea? Because world-class talent deserves world-class opportunities. What we offer:
- Competitive compensation with benefits, paid vacation, and sick leave.
- The opportunity to work with a globally diverse team of top engineering talent on the industry’s toughest engineering challenges.
- Ultra-flexible working conditions – we provide a generous office equipment allowance so you can work from home, we can also provide you with a desk at an office/coworking facility near you, or use both. No business travel necessary.
- An enjoyable, start-up work environment, with excellent opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Flexible working hours – as a remote-first company, our focus has always been on getting the job done well, not when or where it gets done.
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