As a Lead Backend Engineer at Superside, you will lead the development of secure and scalable product features, mentor team members, establish technical best practices, and influence product strategy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in technologies and processes.
Superside is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge technology that impacts the creative industry. We are a leading AI-powered creative service company working with some of the largest companies in the US.
As a Lead Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving our projects forward and establishing best practices within our technical team. This role is perfect for a highly skilled engineer who is both a leader and a team player.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development of secure, scalable product features, including chat, staffing, project management, and design collaboration tools.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to create seamless and innovative customer experiences.
- Guide the technical direction, create and contribute to technical specifications, and develop testing/rollout plans.
- Mentor other less-experienced engineers, promoting a culture of active participation and innovative problem-solving.
- Drive continuous improvement through performance enhancement and implementing best practices in coding and database management.
- Spearhead important technical discussions and decisions, shaping the future of our technology and products
- Encourage continuous learning and technical growth within the team.
- Report to the Engineering Manager and work cross-functionally to influence business and product strategy.
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Proven leadership experience in modern web development and backend frameworks.
- 5+ years of experience with Kotlin and Spring or comparable backend technologies.
- Strong expertise in unit, functional, and end-to-end testing strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems creatively and effectively.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Highly self-motivated with an independent, autonomous work style.
- Passionate about learning and willing to continuously develop new skills.
- Excitement and willingness to build product enhancements with a use of AI.
Top Skills
Kotlin
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