Lead Backend Engineer

Superside is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge technology that impacts the creative industry. We are a leading AI-powered creative service company working with some of the largest companies in the US. As a Lead Engineer, you will play a crucial role in driving our projects forward and establishing best practices within our technical team. This role is perfect for a highly skilled engineer who is both a leader and a team player. What You’ll Do:
  • Lead the development of secure, scalable product features, including chat, staffing, project management, and design collaboration tools.
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to create seamless and innovative customer experiences.
  • Guide the technical direction, create and contribute to technical specifications, and develop testing/rollout plans.
  • Mentor other less-experienced engineers, promoting a culture of active participation and innovative problem-solving.
  • Drive continuous improvement through performance enhancement and implementing best practices in coding and database management.
  • Spearhead important technical discussions and decisions, shaping the future of our technology and products
  • Encourage continuous learning and technical growth within the team.
  • Report to the Engineering Manager and work cross-functionally to influence business and product strategy.
  • What You’ll Need to Succeed:
  • Proven leadership experience in modern web development and backend frameworks.
  • 5+ years of experience with Kotlin and Spring or comparable backend technologies.
  • Strong expertise in unit, functional, and end-to-end testing strategies.
  • Demonstrated ability to think critically and solve problems creatively and effectively.
  • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated with an independent, autonomous work style.
  • Passionate about learning and willing to continuously develop new skills.
  • Excitement and willingness to build product enhancements with a use of AI.
  • Superside is an always-on design company that delivers hassle-free design at scale to enterprise teams. Trusted by 3,000+ businesses globally.

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