Lead Backend Engineer (Sanity)

TL;DR

Lead Backend Engineer (Sanity): Architecting and building the data layer and core infrastructure for complex web applications with an accent on Sanity.io implementations, ETL processes, and API orchestration. Focus on designing scalable REST and GraphQL services, leading CMS migrations, and ensuring secure, high-performing data delivery.

Location: 100% Remote (team based in Latin America, partnering with U.S. companies)

Company

Leading nearshore staff augmentation provider headquartered in New York with 600+ tech professionals across Latin America and 25+ countries, partnering with U.S. companies on digital transformation projects.

What you will do

• Define back-end architecture, hosting, and development strategy for complex web applications.
• Lead CMS implementations and migrations, including content modeling and ETL process design.
• Design and maintain scalable REST and GraphQL services for modern front-end experiences.
• Partner with DevOps on infrastructure, environments, CI/CD pipelines, and hosting platforms.
• Own server-side architecture for secure, high-performing, and scalable data delivery.

Requirements

• Strong back-end experience with Node.js, Deno, or Bun, and solid TypeScript foundation.
• Deep knowledge of Sanity.io and composable CMS platforms with content architecture experience.
• Strong understanding of full-stack design, especially back-end interaction with React/Next.js front-ends.
• Experience with testing, automation, performance optimization, and security best practices.
• Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% remote work with freedom to choose your location, laptop, and reliable internet required.
• Highly competitive USD compensation exceeding market rates.
• Paid time off policies to support well-being and recharge.
• Autonomy in managing time with focus on results, not hours.
• Work on high-impact projects with top U.S. companies alongside seasoned experts.
• Culture emphasizing work-life balance, engagement activities, and multicultural collaboration.