Lead Back-End Engineer

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to architect, design, and deliver scalable backend systems and APIs. This role centers on building robust services using C# .NET Core, applying modern design patterns, and guiding the team in adopting AI tools to accelerate development and maintain high-quality standards.

As a lead engineer, you will own backend architecture, mentor team members, and ensure our services are performant, secure, and aligned with modern best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of backend services with C# .NET Core.
Define and enforce architecture principles, including dependency injection and clean design patterns.
Drive backend integration with Postgres databases, ensuring optimized queries and scalability.
Mentor engineers on backend best practices and effective use of AI-assisted coding tools.
Collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, QA, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions.
Oversee deployment and operations in Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), ensuring resilience and observability.
Conduct code reviews and set coding standards for the backend team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

5+ years of backend development experience.
Proven expertise in C# .NET Core.
Strong knowledge of dependency injection and modern backend architecture.
Experience with Postgres SQL database design and performance tuning.
Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps pipelines and Azure Kubernetes deployments.
Demonstrated ability to lead backend teams and mentor mid-level engineers.
Proficiency with AI-powered development tools for accelerating delivery and improving maintainability.

Nice to Have

Experience with microservices and event-driven systems.
Familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC for service-to-service communication.
Knowledge of automated testing frameworks (xUnit, NUnit, integration testing).
Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Azure Monitor).
Track record of technical leadership, architecture ownership, or contributions to open-source projects.

Personal Competencies

Leadership – Guides and mentors engineers, fostering a high-performance culture.
Accountability – Owns backend delivery with an emphasis on scalability and reliability.
Collaboration – Partners with cross-functional teams to align technical and product goals.
Craftsmanship – Raises code quality and architecture standards across the team.
Innovation-Minded – Leverages AI and modern technologies to improve engineering velocity.

Why Join Robots & Pencils?

We don’t just ship features, we build digital-first products that matter. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you’ll influence architecture, mentor a growing team, and work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment. You’ll play a critical role in shaping both backend systems and engineering culture.

Lead Back-End Engineer

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