Remote Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js/Express)
Summary
Lead Backend Engineer on a fully remote team building the backend of a growing e-commerce platform: design, develop, and scale Node.js/Express services, mentor engineers, define technical direction, and drive API design and database optimization with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.
Placements24 is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to join a fully remote team driving the backend for a growing e-commerce platform. You will design, develop, and scale services using Node.js and Express, while mentoring a team of engineers and defining technical direction.
You will collaborate with product managers and frontend teams to deliver features, write clean code, and ensure performance, security, and reliability. A strong focus on API design and database optimization will be essential.