Lead Backend Engineer (C#)

TL;DR

Lead Backend Engineer (C#): Architecting and maintaining scalable systems and APIs for real-time experiences used by millions with an accent on high-performance code and distributed systems. Focus on leading technical execution, mentoring engineers, and aligning architecture with business strategy.

Location: Remote (Ukraine)

Company

A publicly traded technology company headquartered in Boston, specializing in the regulated gaming industry.

What you will do

• Architect, develop, and maintain secure, scalable systems and APIs for high-impact, real-time applications.
• Own the full development lifecycle, from shaping the architecture of new features to guiding implementation.
• Set and enforce best practices for code quality, design patterns, testing, and system performance.
• Triage, debug, and resolve complex production issues to drive operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to align technical solutions with strategic business goals.
• Act as a technical mentor and coach, providing guidance and feedback to help engineers grow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in object-oriented backend development using C#.
• Advanced expertise in OOP principles, design patterns, and backend architecture.
• Proven ability to architect and scale distributed systems in AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong track record of mentoring engineers and leading high-impact technical decisions.
• Deep experience developing comprehensive automated test suites (unit, integration, and performance).

Culture & Benefits

• Innovation-driven environment with a strong focus on integrating AI into the product and operations.
• Opportunity to lead with impact, shape product direction, and drive innovation at scale.
• Engineering culture grounded in ownership, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.