Back End Technical Lead  

About The Role:

The Backend Tech Lead is responsible for managing a backend engineering team to deliver scalable, high-quality backend systems. The role involves overseeing backend architecture, ensuring code quality, and promoting adherence to DOKU's technology standards to support development and business objectives.

What Will You Do:

• Deliver a potentially releasable increment of the product at the end of each Sprint.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of product business and technical flows end-to-end.
• Oversee a team and distribute tasks effectively.
• Formulate strategies to improve team processes.
• Innovative in research new tech or improve existing technology
• Communicate regularly with the team to achieve goals and ensure product ownership.
• Coach on DOKU technology standards and ensure team adherence.
• Share technical best practices within the team and with external parties (e.g., code review, scalable architecture, OWASP, Sonar).
• Work with stakeholders to turn product backlog designs into releasable systems and applications.
• Collaborate with the Product Owner to maintain a clear, transparent Product Backlog.
• Work with the Scrum Master to coach on topics like self-organization and cross-functionality, removing impediments.

What We Are Looking For:

Soft Skill Requirements:

• Leadership and team management skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and innovative mindset.
• High adaptability and responsiveness to change.

Technical Skill Requirements:

• Expertise in backend development, particularly with server-side languages (e.g., Java, Python).
• In-depth understanding of system architecture and scalable backend solutions.
• Strong knowledge of security practices, including OWASP guidelines.
• Familiarity with tools like SonarQube for code quality checks.
• Proficiency in Agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.