Job Title: Director of Backend & DevOps Engineering

Company Name: Lucra

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/g2g31lg3xaa0e267

Job Description: Posted 1w agoDirector of Backend & DevOps Engineering@ LucraView All JobsWebsiteNew York, New York, United StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:Own backend, Manage releases, Improve reliabilityRequirements Summary:10+ years software engineering; 3+ years in senior technical leadership; strong Node.js/TypeScript; GraphQL APIs; PostgreSQL; AWS serverless; Terraform; incident, release ownership.Technical Tools Mentioned:Node.js, TypeScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Terraform
Director of Backend & DevOps EngineeringLocation: Remote (US-based)Reports to: CTOType: Full-timeAbout LucraLucra is a B2B gamified loyalty and engagement platform powering real-money competition, rewards, and engagement experiences for leading brands across sports, golf, hospitality, and entertainment.Our platform enables brands to embed real-money competitions, peer-to-peer challenges, and reward mechanics directly into their consumer experiences via SDKs and APIs. Lucra supports iOS, Android, and web platforms and operates in a regulated, real-money environment.Following our Series B raise, Lucra is entering its next phase of growth focused on revenue realization, platform scalability, operational reliability, and data-driven product differentiation. Backend systems and cloud infrastructure are core to this phase, supporting real-money transactions, partner integrations, and high-throughput event processing.Website: www.lucrasports.comThe RoleLucra is seeking a Director of Backend & DevOps Engineering to own the delivery, reliability, and evolution of our core backend platform.This is a hands-on leadership role with significant individual contribution in the near term. The right candidate will combine strong technical execution with ownership of team performance, release quality, and operational maturity.You will partner closely with Product, DevOps, Data, Mobile, Web, and Executive leadership to ensure Lucra’s backend systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business priorities.What You’ll OwnBackend Delivery & ExecutionOwn backend delivery, execution quality, and roadmap alignmentTranslate product and business priorities into clear technical plansEnsure consistent, predictable backend delivery across teamsIdentify execution bottlenecks and actively remove themRelease Management & QualityOwn backend release management processes and standardsDefine and enforce rollback strategies and release safety practicesImprove test coverage, deployment confidence, and production qualityEnsure backend changes meet reliability and performance expectations before releaseReliability, Observability & OperationsPartner closely with DevOps to reduce incidents and improve system reliabilityImprove observability across backend services using logging, metrics, and alertingParticipate in incident response, root cause analysis, and follow-up improvementsDrive continuous improvement in uptime, performance, and operational maturityTechnical LeadershipRun architectural and technical design reviewsSet backend engineering standards and best practicesLead by example through code reviews, hands-on problem solving, and occasional direct implementationRaise the technical bar across backend and platform teamsTeam Leadership & ManagementConduct regular 1:1s with backend engineers to identify gaps, risks, and growth opportunities earlyProvide clear feedback, coaching, and technical guidanceFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementSupport hiring, onboarding, and team scaling as the organization growsWhat You BringRequired Experience10+ years of professional software engineering experience3+ years in senior technical leadership roles with direct ownership of backend systemsStrong hands-on experience with Node.js and TypeScript in productionExperience building and scaling GraphQL APIsDeep familiarity with PostgreSQLExperience operating backend systems in AWS environments, including serverless architecturesExperience with Infrastructure-as-Code, preferably TerraformProven ownership of production reliability, incident response, and release processesPreferred ExperienceExperience leading backend teams in Series A–C SaaS companiesExperience in regulated, payments, fintech, or real-money environmentsFamiliarity with Hasura, event-driven architectures, or SDK platformsExperience scaling systems with high transaction volume and external partnersApplyingWe are looking for candidates available to start immediately.Please email team@lucrasports.com with your resume to apply.