Lead Backend Engineer - job 2 of 2

As a Lead Backend Engineer at Corelight, you will oversee the development of backend systems that drive our cyber security products. Your responsibilities include leading technical design discussions, designing scalable microservices, building APIs using AWS technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. You'll also drive the adoption of best practices in the development process.

To become a Lead Backend Engineer at Corelight, you should have a minimum of 7 years of experience in professional software development, preferably with a strong background in building REST APIs and GraphQL. Familiarity with AWS services and proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go are essential. Additionally, effective communication skills and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields are required.

Corelight's backend development utilizes a cutting-edge technology stack, including AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll also work with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and have the flexibility to leverage programming languages like Python, Java, or Go to build innovative and scalable solutions.

At Corelight, the culture emphasizes collaboration, diversity of thought, and a commitment to low-ego results. As a Lead Backend Engineer, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that nurtures applied curiosity, tireless service, and innovation. Our geographically diverse team works to foster inclusive communication and collaboration, whether remote or in-office.

The expected salary range for a Lead Backend Engineer at Corelight is between $184,000 and $229,000 USD. Compensation may vary based on your location, skills and experience, and may include additional benefits such as equity and potential performance-based bonuses.

Highlight specific experiences where you utilized AWS services like Lambda or API Gateway to build scalable applications. Emphasize your familiarity with AWS best practices, such as designing for cost-efficient architecture and ensuring security compliance.

Discuss your understanding of Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban, and your strategy for facilitating effective team communication, sprint planning, and retrospectives. Share an instance where you've successfully implemented Agile principles to achieve project goals.

Talk about employing best practices such as code reviews, adhering to coding standards, implementing automated testing, and using CI/CD pipelines. Emphasize the importance of creating thorough documentation and fostering a culture of collaboration to maintain high quality.

Provide a concise overview of a particular challenge, the steps you took to analyze and resolve it, and the outcomes achieved. Highlight the technologies you used and any cross-team collaboration that was necessary to implement a solution.

Outline your hands-on experience designing and deploying microservices, including your approach to service orchestration, communication patterns (like REST or message queues), and how you handle testing and monitoring of microservices.

Discuss specific strategies you employ to manage remote teams, including effective communication tools, regular check-ins, and setting up clear expectations and timelines. Provide an example of how you successfully collaborated with an offshore team.

Emphasize the importance of documentation in facilitating knowledge sharing, onboarding new team members, and ensuring long-term maintainability of the codebase. Describe your methods for keeping documentation up-to-date.

Share your strategies for continuous learning, including participating in online courses, attending conferences, joining professional networks, and contributing to open-source projects. Mention any specific technologies you’ve recently explored.

Provide details on how you've utilized Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration. Share specific projects where these tools were essential for deployment, scaling, and managing microservices.

Discuss qualities such as strong technical expertise, effective communication skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative team environment. Explain how these traits contribute to successfully driving projects forward.