Skeps
Website:
skeps.com
Job details:
Company Description
Skeps, a blockchain-based tech company, offers the first microservices platform embedding financial solutions into customer journeys. Our innovative multi-lender POS financing solution simplifies lending for high-value purchases, integrating seamlessly into merchant websites, stores, and omnichannel checkouts, reducing purchase friction and boosting lifetime value.
We are looking for a Backend-Heavy Full Stack Tech Lead who can drive end-to-end development, architect scalable systems, and lead a team of engineers. This role is ideal for someone who is deeply hands-on with backend engineering while also capable of contributing across the full stack and driving technical leadership across teams.
As a Tech Lead, you will –
• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable full-stack applications with a strong focus on backend systems.
• Architect and build high-performance microservices and distributed systems.
• Drive backend engineering excellence across APIs, databases, integrations, and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide developers through code reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering best practices.
• Ensure code quality, system reliability, security, and performance optimization.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices, scalable architecture patterns, and clean code principles.
• Manage technical debt and continuously improve platform architecture.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and execution tracking.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production and architectural challenges.
• Contribute hands-on to backend development and critical system components.
Good to Have –
• Experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Exposure to blockchain ecosystems, fintech platforms, or high-transaction systems.
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations or data-driven applications.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Open-source contributions or technical blogging.
As a Tech Lead, you must have –
• Strong backend engineering experience with Node.js, Java, Python, or similar technologies.
• Hands-on expertise in designing scalable REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and system design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices including CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Working experience with frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.
• Proven ability to lead engineering teams while remaining hands-on technically.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to balance architecture, delivery, and active development responsibilities.
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