Job Specifications
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Lead Backend Developer (Lead Engineer) in Europe.
As a Lead Backend Developer, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and execution of a high-scale retail platform. You will lead a team of backend developers and AI specialists, defining technical standards, building robust microservices, and managing AWS infrastructure to support millions of daily transactions. This role offers a hands-on leadership opportunity where you can influence system design, security, observability, and API governance while collaborating with product and mobile teams. The position starts as a 4-month engagement with strong potential to transition to a full-time leadership role. You will work in a fully remote, globally distributed environment, applying your expertise to create a scalable, resilient backend ecosystem. Your work will directly impact the success of retail operations across diverse markets.
Accountabilities
Lead the design and maintenance of the backend architecture, applying Domain-Driven Design principles for scalable microservices
Set up and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK), including EKS with Fargate, RDS, S3, Cognito, and CI/CD pipelines
Develop high-quality, production-ready code in Java and Spring Boot for core backend components
Oversee a team of backend developers, conducting code reviews, guiding best practices, and ensuring team alignment
Define database schemas, implement migration strategies, and optimize PostgreSQL performance
Establish API standards, documentation, and versioning to maintain a consistent and reliable platform
Ensure backend security, including data protection, secret management, and VPC network security
Implement observability and monitoring strategies using AWS CloudWatch and X-Ray
Collaborate closely with product and mobile teams to deliver integrated solutions across the platform
Requirements
8+ years of backend development experience, with extensive knowledge of Java and Spring Boot
Proven experience building and deploying complex microservices architectures
Deep understanding of Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles
Hands-on experience with AWS services: EKS, Fargate, RDS, S3, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, and Cognito
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK) and CI/CD pipelines
Experience integrating third-party APIs; WhatsApp Business API experience is a strong plus
Strong database design and performance optimization skills, including PostgreSQL and Redis caching
Demonstrated ability to lead small development teams, conduct code reviews, and enforce technical standards
Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish is a strong advantage due to project focus
Experience in highly scalable, high-availability, and secure backend systems
Benefits
Fully remote position with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe
Contract-based 4-month engagement with strong potential for full-time transition
Competitive gross salary of EUR5,000-EUR6,000 per month (B2B)
Autonomy and responsibility to own end-to-end backend development and architecture
Collaborative, growth-focused culture that values learning, innovation, and curiosity
Flexible working hours within standard CET alignment, supporting work-life balance
Opportunity to lead and mentor a talented team of backend and AI specialists
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 assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
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