• Design and build scalable, reliable distributed systems to support evolving business needs. • Lead the design and delivery of complex backend initiatives with minimal oversight. • Serve as a technical expert in key system areas, guiding architecture, design patterns, and scalability decisions. • Contribute to architectural discussions and platform direction, staying current on emerging technologies and best practices. • Drive the on-time delivery of high-quality features, managing dependencies and technical tradeoffs. • Review and estimate feature and issue requests, recommending effective technical solutions. • Establish and enforce code quality standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and automation. • Design and support scalable test environments and automation frameworks across backend (and frontend, as needed). • Partner closely with Product, Business, and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery. • Clearly communicate technical concepts, outcomes, and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders. • Identify and mitigate technical and delivery risks, aligning expectations and timelines across teams. • Influence cross-functional teams to improve execution and overall effectiveness. • Lead day-to-day engineering execution through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on guidance. • Mentor and coach engineers, supporting technical growth, performance, and career development. • Set clear goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. • Model and reinforce organizational values, including GRIT and collaboration. • Serve as hiring manager for junior-to-mid-level engineers, participating in assessments and interviews. • Contribute to resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.