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Our Engineering team ensures Code and Theory delivers scalable, high-performance, web applications that delight users. We always strive to balance the demanding nature of working on cutting-edge technologies with the real-world demands of high-performance web applications. Working in collaboration with our multi-disciplinary engineering, design, and quality assurance teams, you will build software that solves real-world problems for incredible clients. Our Back-end Engineers partner with our cross-functional teams to identify and implement innovative technologies that ensure server-side applications are robust, secure, efficient, and drive business growth. As a Lead Back-End Engineer, you will combine hands-on execution with technical leadership and system-level thinking, partnering closely with cross-functional teams. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design and implement scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs, with an emphasis on reliability, security, and long-term maintainability Build and maintain backend services using appropriate technology stacks, with an emphasis on clean architecture and API-driven design Design, build, and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs to support headless, decoupled frontends and system integrations Optimize database schemas, queries, and caching strategies for performance, scalability, and high-traffic content sites. Apply backend security best practices including authentication, authorization, data protection, and vulnerability mitigation Support DevOps workflows including CI/CD pipelines, deployments, monitoring, and performance tuning in cloud environments Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clean contracts between systems Lead and participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical decision-making Actively uphold and strengthen Agile delivery practices, including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and integration issues Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across backend-related work Contribute to technical documentation, playbooks, and standards to support maintainability and team scalability WHAT YOU'LL NEED Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience) 7+ years of backend engineering experience across production systems Strong fundamentals in backend engineering concepts: APIs, data modeling, performance, security, and system design Experience working with modern CMS platforms (preferably in headless or decoupled setups) Experience with headless integration, including decoupled architecture and RESTful APIs Experience with Google APIs (Calendar) and Google SSO Experience integrating transactional email services (e.g., Mandrill or similar email delivery platforms) Knowledge and experience working with AWS (EC2, RDS, ElastiCache, S3, Route53, ELB). Understanding of web security best practices and ability to implement security measures for websites Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) Knowledge of version control systems (Git) Able to work with Docker and Docker compose Good understanding of hosting environments, server administration, and optimization techniques Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues Experience with Agile software development methodologies and project management tools Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work with cross-functional teams Experience in JIRA or at least other ticket tracking tools NICE TO HAVE Exposure to system modernization or migration projects (legacy to modern stacks) Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Next.js, Vue) to improve backend–frontend collaboration Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code, observability, and production monitoring tools Exposure to additional backend languages or