Lead Software Engineer - Backend

Job Description

Sortly, known for its simplicity and user-focused design, is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems. In this role, you’ll lead by example - writing clean, maintainable code, guiding design decisions, and mentoring engineers. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and ensure our systems are robust, efficient, and built for growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
  
  
• Lead architecture discussions and guide technical design decisions across projects.
  
  
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code while enforcing best engineering practices through code reviews.
  
  
• Monitor system health and participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime and reliability.
  
  
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term solutions.

• Mentor and support engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.
  

Requirements

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in product-based companies.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of any coding language & ability to pick up new languages quickly
  
  
• Proven experience designing distributed systems and working with cloud platforms.
  
  
• Solid understanding of databases, caching, and system design fundamentals.
  
  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a focus on reliability and scalability.
  
  
• Demonstrated leadership in owning projects end-to-end and mentoring peers.
  
  
• Self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about building high-quality systems that power delightful user experiences.

Benefits

In addition to working with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you’ll enjoy:

• A remote-first culture with flexible hours to help you do your best work.
• A competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family including term life insurance, unlimited telehealth (including mental health), annual health checkups, diet coaching, veterinary care, and physiotherapy support.
• Learning and development stipend to keep your skills sharp.
• Home office setup allowance for a comfortable workspace.
• Team offsites focused on fun, connection, and collaboration.
• Supportive colleagues invested in your growth and success.