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Lead Software Engineer - Backend
- Location: San Ramon, California 94583
- Work model: On-site
- Posted June 30, 2026
- Job ID: JPC - 205822
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Job Description
Lead Software Engineer - Backend (Ecommerce Platform)
Location: San Ramon, CA | Job Type: C2C
About the Role
Join a high-impact Ecommerce Engineering team powering millions of customer experiences across US and international markets. As a Lead Software Engineer - Backend, you'll drive the technical direction, architecture, and execution of scalable, high-performance digital products. You'll take end-to-end ownership, mentor top talent, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver robust solutions for web and mobile platforms. This is an opportunity to shape the future of ecommerce technology in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical authority, advising leadership on backend architecture and technology strategy.
- Own, manage, and optimize code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and code governance to ensure high-quality, production-ready deployments.
- Design and develop performant features using evolutionary design and iterative development methodologies.
- Collaborate with architects, product managers, business stakeholders, security, infrastructure, and external partners to deliver innovative solutions.
- Conduct deep-dive investigations into technical challenges related to scale, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
- Lead code reviews, mentor senior and software engineers, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
- Proactively minimize production outages through collaborative monitoring and incident response.
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of hands-on web development experience with a focus on high-volume, distributed systems.
- Expertise in Python, TypeScript, FastAPI, AWS, and DynamoDB.
- Proven experience in event-driven architectures, serverless frameworks, distributed caching, and edge computing.
- Strong ecommerce development background with Node.js, GraphQL, and integration with distributed cache systems.
- Working knowledge of front-end technologies including ReactJS/Redux, HTML5, CSS3, with an awareness of web pixel implementation.
- Advanced DevOps capabilities using Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, telemetry, monitoring, and troubleshooting production systems.
- Ability to decompose complex problems into simple, deliverable components.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, curiosity, and a collaborative, competitive spirit.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with leading ecommerce platforms such as BigCommerce, Commerce Tools, or Shopify.
- Integration expertise with third-party products and vendors.
- Familiarity with multiple cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Awareness of cross-browser compatibility and both client-side and server-side performance optimization.
Benefits
- Work on high-impact, large-scale projects reaching millions of users.
- Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team culture.
- Opportunities for career advancement and technical leadership.
- Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.
How to Apply
Ready to make your mark in ecommerce engineering? Submit your resume and a brief introduction outlining your relevant backend and cloud expertise.
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Job details
Job ID JPC - 205822
Location San Ramon, California, United States
Work Model On-site
Job Type C2C
Posted June 30, 2026
Skills Python AWS Dynamo DB Type Script Fast API7+ years of experience
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