Lead Backend Engineer

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Our client is building the next generation of AI-powered governance infrastructure creating intelligent software that transforms how complex organisations manage knowledge workflows and decision-making.

Their platform combines AI automation distributed systems and data engineering to power large-scale governance analytics and business intelligence. As they continue to scale theyre looking for exceptional engineers who enjoy solving technically challenging problems and building products with real-world impact.

• Location: Remote (United States)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Level: Lead
• Work Authorization: Existing US work authorization required.

Were looking for a Lead Backend Engineer to build the core automation engine and data platform powering next-generation AI systems.

This is a highly hands-on engineering role where youll architect scalable backend services build production-grade data pipelines develop AI infrastructure and own complex distributed systems from design through production.

• Design and build scalable backend services using TypeScript and
• Develop production-ready APIs and distributed systems
• Build automation platforms that improve complex business workflows
• Architect reliable scalable backend infrastructure

• Build robust data pipelines integrating third-party APIs and external data sources
• Design scalable relational database schemas and data models
• Ensure data integrity monitoring validation and observability
• Develop infrastructure supporting business intelligence and AI applications

• Build systems supporting AI agents and intelligent automation
• Develop scalable execution environments for AI-powered workflows
• Create secure traceable and reliable automation platforms
• Contribute to next-generation knowledge management systems

• Lead projects from architecture through production deployment
• Drive engineering best practices and technical excellence
• Identify technical risks early and deliver incrementally
• Collaborate across engineering and product teams to solve complex problems

• 5 years building production backend or server-side systems
• Strong TypeScript and expertise
• Experience with Python Go Rust or Java
• Advanced SQL and relational database design
• Experience building production data pipelines
• Experience integrating third-party APIs
• Strong distributed systems knowledge
• Excellent system design and architecture skills
• High ownership and execution mindset
• Experience leading complex technical initiatives

• AI infrastructure or LLM experience
• Blockchain or distributed ledger experience
• Experience with Notion Supabase or similar platforms
• Event-driven architectures
• Open-source contributions
• PostgreSQL expertise
• Observability and monitoring platforms
• Startup or high-growth company experience

• Competitive USD compensation
• Equity and token participation
• Performance-based bonuses
• Fully remote within the United States
• High ownership from day one
• Opportunity to build cutting-edge AI infrastructure
• Small high-performing engineering team
• Collaborative fast-paced environment focused on solving meaningful technical challenges

If youre excited about building scalable backend systems AI-powered infrastructure and distributed platforms that push the boundaries of intelligent software wed love to hear from you...