Lead Backend Developer

Responsibilities

• Own the design and delivery of scalable backend services, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Drive system design decisions, balancing performance, reliability, and cost.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of significant features, from requirement clarification to iteration.
• Mentor engineers through structured design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance.
• Improve operational readiness by enhancing deployment automation, monitoring, and incident response.
• Define and automate quality metrics, including testing strategies and observability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 5+ years of hands-on coding experience.
• 3+ years of experience building and shipping production systems within product teams.
• Proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript.
• Strong expertise in system design and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building data-driven or ML-enabled systems.
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures, streaming systems, or large-scale data processing.
• Experience with experimentation frameworks, A/B testing, or performance optimization.
• Exposure to modern AI tools or integrations.
• Contributions to open source projects, technical blogs, or conference talks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and public holidays.
• Dedicated volunteer days and "Ignite Days" for continuous learning.
• Retirement plans and tuition assistance for professional development.
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid arrangements.

About the Company

Varicent is a market leader in Sales Performance Management (SPM), providing cutting-edge SaaS solutions that help global organizations optimize revenue and seller performance. Trusted by industry leaders like T-Mobile and ServiceNow, we are redefining how companies achieve revenue success through innovation and data-driven insights.