Senior Backend Developer Lead

5 days ago


Old Toronto, Canada Sync.com Full time
About the company
Since 2011, Sync has been on a mission to provide a safe space for the world to collaborate through its award-winning cloud apps and ground-breaking privacy protection features to share big ideas, store important information and collaborate on game-changing projects, making the world a better place.
Our core values are constant - four fundamental forces that help define us, shape us, guide us, and unify us. They govern our universe: who we are as a company, how we act as individuals, and what we can accomplish as a team. Humanity, ownership, growth, and commitment: when we’re in sync with our values and each other, we bring people together to do truly incredible things.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Developer Lead with a strong emphasis on database expertise. In this role, you will lead backend development efforts, guide the technical direction of our projects, and mentor a team of talented developers. Your deep knowledge of database technologies will be critical in shaping our backend architecture, ensuring scalability, and driving continuous improvement. You will serve as a subject matter expert in database technologies and backend development.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the design and implementation of sophisticated backend solutions, focusing on database optimization and performance.
  • Champion microservices with asynchronous communication and adopt cutting-edge technologies.
  • Architect scalable and secure backend solutions that meet the needs of our growing user base.
  • Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and integration testing.
  • Continuously refactor for efficiency and embed risk and security controls in your designs.
  • Design and engineer solutions with a strategic focus on database performance, risk management, and security.
  • Participate in the strategic development of platform architecture and infrastructure, with a particular emphasis on database systems.
  • Ensure seamless alignment of production infrastructure with feature releases during SDLC cycles.
  • Conduct risk assessments and design analyses for new business requirements.
  • Collaborate with peer teams to deliver successful integration points.
  • Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our backend systems, particularly databases, remain modern and efficient.
Qualifications
  • Extensive experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB etc.)
  • Experienced Technology Lead with broad knowledge and skills across Technology and Business
  • Extensive experience in backend microservices and databases
  • Should have led and demonstrated transformation initiatives in complex global environment and progressive companies
  • Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in hands on leadership with technology delivery, design, and development.
  • Detailed experienced in Agile development teams
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers
  • Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Ruby, or Node j.s
  • Exemplary communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Leading by example, with hands on engineering attitude
  • Excellent organizational skills to coordinate multiple parallel deliveries
  • Experience working on Front of technology platforms
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues
Why Join Sync?
  • Generous wellness program to support work-life balance
  • Competitive compensation package and benefits
  • Paid vacation with ability to carry-over
  • Flexible work-from-home option and Work Remote Out of Province Policy
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to a dynamic and innovative team
  • Professional development opportunities and a budget for learning resources.
  • Chance to make a significant impact on the infrastructure that underpins our software products
  • A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values your input and ideas.
Sync.com is an equal opportunity, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs throughout the recruitment, assessment, and selection process. If selected to participate in the process, please inform us of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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