Backend Tech Lead (Remote, Contract)

Backend Tech Lead (Remote, Contract) responsible for defining architecture, delivering features, and leading the team.RequirementsDefine architecture and standardsDeliver features end to endConsistently raise the bar for reliability, security, and delivery speedHarden CI/CD (GitHub Actions or Jenkins)Build/test containers and deploy via Helm to AWS (EKS or ECS)Add lightweight bot protection: rate limits, IP allowlists, and abuse detection hooksObservability: monitor latency/error budgets via CloudWatch + Grafana, structured logging, tracing where neededPerformance tuning: DB indexes, caching strategy, queue throughput, API response timesMentor engineers and set a strong engineering culture around clarity and ownershipBenefitsGenerous Paid Time OffOriginally posted on Himalayas