Chief Backend Engineer

We are looking for a Chief Backend Engineer to take charge of backend development for our Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on top of Backstage. This position is focused on delivering resilient services, efficient developer experiences, and seamless platform integrations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of Backstage backend plugins and services that drive essential platform features
• Assume full responsibility for backend architecture covering the catalog, scaffolder, workflows, and APIs, with an emphasis on scalability and reliability
• Build connections between platform tools such as Git, CI/CD systems, Kubernetes, and Argo Workflows to enhance operational efficiency
• Plan and implement developer workflows along with automated pipelines designed to increase engineering output
• Develop RBAC frameworks, authentication mechanisms, and service-to-service security controls to protect platform data and resources
• Lead the ongoing design and enhancement of a scalable microservices-based architecture
• Provide mentorship to team members and promote the adoption of sound engineering standards across the organization

Requirements

• At least 7 years of relevant hands-on experience
• A minimum of 2 years spent directing and managing development teams
• Strong foundation in Node.js/TypeScript backend engineering practices
• Practical experience with Backstage, including backend plugin development and API construction
• Demonstrated ability to build APIs and microservices that support platforms at scale
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and containerized infrastructure
• Experience utilizing Argo Workflows or similar tools for workflow orchestration
• Excellent English communication skills (B2 level or higher)

Nice to have

• Experience applying CI/CD methodologies to support automated build, testing, and deployment cycles
• Familiarity with GitHub Actions for simplifying automation across workflows and pipelines
• Knowledge of platform engineering fundamentals to support building scalable internal developer tools
• Awareness of authentication and authorization frameworks, such as OAuth and SSO
• Hands-on exposure to PostgreSQL or comparable database technologies for managing data storage

Benefits

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn