Lead Engineer, Backend Platform

Job overview

Lead Engineer, Backend Platform is an onsite, full-time role in Duval, FL; compensation is not specified. The role is a hands-on software engineering engagement focused on a core backend platform and live transaction-processing system. The engineer owns technical integrity and delivery for an assigned scope while building software and anchoring a small specialist team. The work contributes to a secure, reliable operational platform through sound architecture implementation, rigorous testing, and clear communication.

What you'll do

• Build and deliver backend platform software
• make build-versus-configuration decisions within architectural direction
• implement event-driven architecture and domain models
• enforce tenant isolation and data security
• define test strategy and CI gates
• verify AI-generated code and tests
• work with Python, relational databases, serverless cloud components, containers, and local cloud emulation
• communicate risks and delivery status.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead engineer

backend platform

full-time

duval fl

apidel technologies

software development

python

event-driven architecture

event sourcing

cqrs

multi-tenant security

serverless cloud

compensation not specified

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The posting seeks 8–12 years of hands-on experience, event sourcing or CQRS design and implementation, strong Python, and experience securing multi-tenant systems. This is building work, not an advisory or oversight role.

About the employer

Apidel Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.