Lead Backend Engineer

Job overview

The Lead Backend Engineer role is described as hybrid in Washington, DC. Compensation is not specified. The role partners with computer vision, natural language processing, AI/ML, frontend, DevOps, and security stakeholders.

What you'll do

• Lead backend service design and development using Go
• own backend work for real-time communication capabilities
• architect cloud-based microservices
• design service communication, API contracts, event flows, and integrations
• develop data schemas and persistence strategies
• build authentication, authorization, and role-based access control
• build event-driven systems
• review code, mentor engineers, and establish engineering standards
• improve production performance, scalability, reliability, and debuggability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead backend engineer

go

microservices

distributed systems

real-time communication

webrtc

kafka

ai/ml collaboration

hybrid

washington dc

expert in recruitment solutions

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• flexible work environment.

Why this role

Go is the primary implementation language. WebRTC, LiveKit, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and observability experience are among the preferred qualifications. Health, dental, and vision benefits are listed for eligible employees.

About the employer

Expert In Recruitment Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.