We are NovaSystems, a remote-first company building tools used by thousands of teams worldwide. Our engineering team is growing and we need a Lead Backend Developer to help us reach the next level. You will work alongside a senior team with high standards and a strong culture.
What You'll Do:
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
What We're Looking For:
- Track record of defining and executing on strategic initiatives
- Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
- 7+ years of progressive experience in your field
- Experience leading and growing high-performing teams
- Deep expertise in your domain with a broad technical perspective
What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.