Tech Lead, Back-End

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Role Description


We’re looking for an Engineering Lead to join our CORE team as a hands-on technical leader who can set the bar for engineering excellence while guiding and inspiring a high-performing team. In this role, you'll build robust and scalable backend systems that support our digital transformation and power the foundation for Collectors' products and services.



Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable backend systems that power Collectors’ core platforms


Deliver high-quality code to production as a player-coach, setting a standard for excellence on the team


Own and implement complex features end-to-end, from concept through deployment and support


Mentor engineers and drive a high standard of technical quality through code reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on guidance


Modernize legacy systems and improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across Shared Services


Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams to align on goals and deliver impactful solutions



Qualifications



12+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade applications


7+ years of experience with Java. Python experience is a plus!


3+ years of experience in leading or managing Engineering teams


Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns


Experience designing and building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and modular, extensible architectures


Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)


3+ years of experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, RDS, S3, DynamoDB, MSK, SNS, SQS) and infrastructure tools like Terraform and Docker


Familiar with messaging and event-driven platforms like Kafka for real-time systems


Experience with AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude (Anthropic) to improve productivity and code quality


Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills, with a bias for secure, observable, and maintainable solutions


Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams



Requirements



Reporting directly to the Director of Software Engineering, Shared Services


Required to be onsite most of the time if living within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices


Remote or hybrid candidates will be considered



Benefits



Salary range for this position is $159,469 - $258,903


Actual compensation varies based on location, job level, prior experience, and skill set


This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation




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