Join NexGen Digital and be part of a team redefining what is possible in engineering. We are well-funded with the resources of a scale-up and the speed of a startup. As a Lead Backend Developer, you will have real ownership, meaningful impact, and the flexibility to work how you work best.
What You'll Do:
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
What We're Looking For:
- Deep expertise in your domain with a broad technical perspective
- 7+ years of progressive experience in your field
- Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Track record of defining and executing on strategic initiatives
What We Offer:
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
- Annual learning and development budget ($1,500+)
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.