Backend Engineering Lead (Remote)

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We are looking for a seasoned Backend Product Engineering Tech Lead to spearhead backend development initiatives and lead a full-stack engineering team. This role emphasizes backend expertise while requiring leadership of a team working across the stack. It’s an exciting opportunity to combine technical proficiency and product-focused decision-making to drive impactful solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Backend System Architecture & Development

  • Core Service Development: Architect and implement key backend components such as:
    • Service Gateways: Encompassing product backend, real-time notification systems, and secure authentication layers.
    • Data Synchronization: Ensure seamless integration and consistency between external data sources and internal systems.
    • Performance Optimization: Enhance system speed and reliability for critical application modules like native wallets.
    • Reliability Frameworks: Design and implement comprehensive unit and regression testing to maintain system integrity.
2. Functional Ownership
  • Drive essential projects supporting operational excellence, including:
    • User Onboarding Systems: Streamline processes such as identity verification and customer data management.
    • Engagement Platforms: Develop marketing and loyalty systems to boost user interaction.
    • Internal Tool Enhancements: Optimize and expand internal systems for improved workflow efficiency.
3. Strategic Collaboration
  • Work closely with product management and engineering teams to align technical initiatives with overarching business goals.
  • Collaborate across functions to deliver integrated and user-focused solutions.


    Requirements

    Qualifications

    1. Leadership & Strategic Thinking
    • Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, balancing hands-on involvement with strategic oversight.
    • Product-oriented mindset, with a track record of collaborating effectively with product teams to shape impactful solutions.
    2. Technical Depth
    • Expertise in backend system design and implementation, with a focus on scalability and performance.
    • Proficiency in Go and familiarity with relational databases like PostgreSQL and caching systems such as Redis.
    3. Broader Engineering Perspective
    • Full Stack Experience: While not required, experience in full-stack development is beneficial for understanding the broader context and leading the team effectively.
    • Blockchain Knowledge: While not a requirement, familiarity with blockchain technology and its applications in financial systems is advantageous. A strong interest in our mission is critical, and we will provide onboarding to our blockchain and zk-powered scaling solutions.
    Why This Role?
    • Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovating in a fast-evolving industry.
    • Collaborate with a passionate team and contribute to shaping the next generation of user-focused, scalable solutions.
    • Benefit from an environment that values technical expertise, product insight, and creative problem-solving.

    Interview process

    1st - Background and experience screening

    2nd - Technical Interview (Coding)

    3rd - Technical Interview (Coding)

    4th - Interview with CTO

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    8 years of experience required
    3,000,000 ~ 4,500,000 TWD / year
    Managing 1-5 staff
    100% Remote Work
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    About us

    Morgan Philips is a global talent solutions provider with over 600 consultants in 22 countries. Founded in 2013 in Paris, we've grown rapidly through the opening of new offices in key locations. In Asia, we have close to 150 employees across 8 offices and provide top-quality services across 15 industries to over 1000 clients. We leverage our powerful global database, Club5000 network, and research centers staffed by talent mapping experts to provide unparalleled access to top-tier talent for our clients.

    Asia Offices:

    Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Zhuhai.

    Our Brand in Taiwan:

    MPES, MPSR


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