Company Name: Serv Recruitment Agency

Job Details: $158k/yrRemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/k1ow5asxj9opvbmh

Job Description: Posted 6d agoLead Back-End Developer@ Serv Recruitment AgencyView All JobsUnited States$158k/yrRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Lead backend engineers, Own backend architecture, Design and build servicesRequirements Summary:7+ years backend development; strong .NET Core/ASP.NET Core; SQL and data modeling; microservices; Kafka or similar messaging; AWS; leadership and code reviews; performance and reliability focus.Technical Tools Mentioned:.NET Core, ASP.NET Core, SQL, Entity Framework, Kafka, AWS, CI/CD, xUnit, NUnit
Join the Team
Serv, a global executive recruitment partner, is hiring on behalf of our client Take Profit Trader for a Lead Back End Developer.
Take Profit Trader is a high-growth proprietary trading firm handling hundreds of millions of dollars in trading volume. Dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, and empowering traders globally, they are hiring a Lead Back End Developer to define the backend technical direction and lead the team
To learn more about TakeProfitTrader, visit:https://takeprofittrader.com

Position Overview
As the Lead Back End Developer, you will define backend technical direction, lead and mentor backend engineers, and actively contribute to designing and building services. You will work closely with frontend, QA, and platform teams to deliver reliable, scalable systems.
This role requires deep backend expertise, strong architectural judgment, and hands-on leadership.

Position Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, providing technical guidance and coachingOwn backend architecture and service design across the platformDesign, develop, and maintain services using .NET Core / ASP.NET CoreBuild and evolve microservices-based architectures with clear boundaries and contractsDesign and manage SQL-based data models and work extensively with relational databasesUse Entity Framework and related ORM tools effectivelyImplement event-driven and pub/sub patterns using Kafka or similar messaging systemsBuild resilient, scalable services deployed on AWS or equivalent cloud platformsReview code, enforce standards, and ensure best practices around performance, security, and reliabilityMaintain a strong test-driven development mindset using xUnit, NUnit, or similarCollaborate with product and frontend teams on system design and integrationStay hands-on with development while leading architecture and delivery

Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills
7+ years of professional backend development experienceStrong hands-on experience with .NET Core / ASP.NET CoreSolid experience with SQL databases and data modelingStrong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systemsExperience with Kafka or similar messaging/pub-sub systemsHands-on experience with Entity Framework or equivalent ORMsExperience deploying and operating services on AWS or similar cloud platformsExperience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and performing code reviewsStrong understanding of performance, scalability, and fault tolerance
Nice to Have
Experience building fintech, trading, or high-throughput systemsExperience with background processing, retries, and idempotency patternsFamiliarity with observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing)Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Dream Teammate
Our ideal teammate:
Is a hands-on technical leader who leads by exampleHas strong ownership of system quality and reliabilityCommunicates clearly and can explain complex systemsBalances delivery with long-term architectureHas a passion for mentoring and building strong teams

Compensation
Starting at 158K + bonus 

Location
US Based- Central or Eastern Timezone