Remote - Backend Lead (ExpressJS, NodeJS, Postgres)
ITviec|OrgScale Recruitment|Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang - Ha Noi|12 Aug 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job description
Key Responsibilities
1. Backend Architecture & System Design
- Lead the design and architecture of scalable and reliable backend systems
- Make key technical decisions covering system architecture, APIs, databases, and integrations
- Design solutions that support scalability, maintainability, performance, and reliability
- Contribute to architectural standards and technical direction across backend systems
2. Backend Development & Code Quality
- Develop, review, and optimize high-quality backend code
- Build and maintain robust backend services using Node.js and Express.js
- Conduct code reviews and establish development standards and best practices
- Improve code quality, maintainability, and overall engineering efficiency
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
3. Performance, Scalability & Security
- Monitor and optimize backend performance, scalability, and reliability
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and technical limitations
- Implement appropriate authentication, authorization, and data protection practices
- Ensure backend services are designed to handle increasing traffic and business requirements
- Proactively identify and address technical risks and vulnerabilities
4. Technical Leadership & Mentorship
- Guide and mentor backend engineers through technical challenges and development practices
- Set engineering standards and promote high-quality development practices
- Support engineers in improving their technical capabilities and problem-solving skills
- Encourage knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team
5. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Work closely with Engineering, Product, QA, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
- Communicate technical decisions, progress, risks, and dependencies clearly
- Drive continuous improvement across backend development processes and systems
- Manage technical debt and identify opportunities for technology and process improvements
Your skills and experience
Backend Development
- 5+ years of professional backend development experience
- Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, Express.js, and PostgreSQL
- Proven experience building and shipping scalable backend systems
System Architecture & Design
- Strong understanding of system architecture, system design, microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems
- Experience designing systems for scalability, reliability, and maintainability
Performance & Scalability
- Strong experience identifying and resolving backend performance bottlenecks
- Understanding of database optimisation, caching, scalability, and high-traffic systems
Security
- Good understanding of backend security practices, including authentication, authorization, API security, and data protection
Technical Leadership
- Experience mentoring or guiding backend engineers
- Strong code review and technical decision-making capabilities
- Able to establish and maintain engineering standards
Communication
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Able to translate business requirements into practical technical solutions
- Fluent in written and spoken English
Why you'll love working here
- Birthday leave
- Competitive salary package
- Learning & development opportunities