💡 About the Role

As Lead Backend Developer at OTee, you will own a shared responsibility for the backend components, playing a crucial role in shaping the future of industrial automation and control systems. We are looking for an exceptional individual who will drive backend architecture design, robust implementation, and integration efforts with other platform components in order to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. You will work on high-performance, distributed systems using modern technologies and architectural patterns. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable solutions that shape the world of automation as we know it.

💪 Key Responsibilities

• Own Backend Function : Take ownership of the backend technology stack and architecture decisions, defining the technical roadmap that enables business objectives
• Lead Backend Team Development : Build and scale the backend engineering function, including mentoring, and establishing excellence standards
• Drive Platform Scalability Milestones : Own the evolution of backend systems to support 10x+ growth, establishing performance benchmarks and scaling strategies
• Champion Data & Integration Architecture : Participate in decision processes on data modeling, API strategy, and system integrations that support long-term product vision
• Establish Backend Excellence Framework : Create and maintain coding standards, development processes, and quality assurance practices across all backend initiatives
• Own Production Stability & Performance : Take end-to-end responsibility for system reliability, establishing monitoring strategies and incident response capabilities
• Drive Cross-Team Technical Alignment : Lead technical discussions with other developers to ensure cohesive system architecture
• Shape Backend Technology Evolution : Research and implement emerging technologies and patterns that maintain competitive advantage and technical debt management

🔎 What We're Looking For

At OTee, we're building a world-class team - and that means we're looking for people who don’t just meet the requirements, but exceed them. You should be driven to stay on top of the latest technologies and methodologies, eager to learn rapidly, and capable of producing high-quality results under evolving demands. This role demands speed, precision, and a constant hunger for improvement. If you're excited by the idea of setting new standards in industrial automation, you’ll fit right in.

Education & Experience

• 5+ years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Golang and Python
• Deep understanding of distributed systems architecture and design patterns
• Solid knowledge of relational databases and NoSQL databases
• Experience with containerization
• Knowledge of message queues and event streaming
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API design
• Experience with cloud platforms
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

(Technical) Skills

• Languages : Golang and/or Python
• Architecture : Microservices, DDD, Event-Driven Architecture
• Databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• Message Queues : Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, NATS
• Cloud : AWS/GCP/Azure, local deployments
• Containerization : Docker, Kubernetes, podman
• Monitoring : Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack

🎯 Personal Qualities

• Ownership of shared responsibility : You feel full responsibility for the backend function and are able to make sure all required functionalities and components are delivered to high quality and in a timely manner, independently and as a team
• Collaborative Spirit and Communication: Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, working with cross-functional teams and effectively communicating security concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality, technical solutions that adhere to industry standards and best practices
• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges and create elegant solutions
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapting to evolving priorities, changing requirements, and shifting business needs
• Continuous Learning: Passion for staying current with emerging technologies, development practices, and industry trends
• Strategic Thinking: Strong understanding of technical trade-offs and ability to balance performance, scalability, and maintainability with business objectives
• Interest in Industry 4.0: extra brownie points if you know what a PLC is and understand OT/IT security convergence

🤝 What We Offer

• The opportunity to take part in building a product with global impact
• What may be the biggest challenge of your professional career
• A competitive benefits package with stock options
• Being part of an exceptional team, with experts in their respective fields
• An honest work culture where we can admit failures, ask for help and be safe