Lead FullStack Engineer (Backend-focused)
At a glance
Senior Backend Engineering role at GoMining. Remote, Cyprus · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Build backend services and APIs designed to scale, while writing code that is ready for production
- Set technical direction for architecture and tackle difficult engineering problems that affect system reliability
- Review code, uphold quality across the team, and coach engineers to improve their work
- Use AI tools in day-to-day development and refine engineering practices and workflows
- Coordinate with Product, Design, and QA while leading a team of three engineers and two QA specialists
What you bring
- At least seven years in software engineering, with strong commercial work in Node.js and TypeScript
- You have designed scalable systems and understand PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs, and asynchronous development
- You have used Docker and CI/CD pipelines, and have led engineers through technical decisions
- You use AI development tools regularly, such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code or a similar option
- Your English is at B2 or C1 level
Who this fits
This is a senior, hands-on lead role: you’ll guide a small team while staying closely involved in architecture and production code. It is remote in Cyprus, with flexible hours across international teams.
From the employer
We are looking for a Lead FullStack Engineer with strong backend expertise to help us build reliable, scalable, and high-quality products.
You will lead a small engineering team consisting of 3 engineers and 2 QA specialists. This is a hands-on role requiring deep involvement in architecture, complex technical challenges, and production development.
We expect you to actively leverage AI tools to improve engineering quality and development velocity.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs.
- Drive architecture decisions and ensure high engineering standards.
- Write production-ready code and actively use AI tools to accelerate development.
- Solve complex technical challenges and improve system reliability.
- Lead code reviews and maintain code quality across the team.
- Mentor engineers and help increase team productivity.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and QA teams.
- Continuously improve development processes and engineering practices.
Requirements
- 7+ years of software engineering experience.
- Strong commercial experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
- Experience designing scalable architectures and distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL, Redis, REST APIs, and asynchronous patterns.
- Experience with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience leading engineers and driving technical decisions.
- Strong hands-on approach and willingness to stay close to the code.
- Experience using AI tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar in daily development.
- English B2/C1.
Nice to Have
- Experience with React or Angular.
- Experience with RabbitMQ, Kubernetes, and GitOps.
- Experience with Web3 or blockchain products.
- Experience integrating LLM APIs and AI capabilities into products
Benefits
- Professional growth: support for courses, conferences, and English learning (up to 100% coverage).
- Work-life fit: remote or hybrid format with flexible hours across international teams.
- Paid leave: up to 20 vacation days + 8 company holidays + 5 personal days per year
- Recognition programs: structured performance reviews and team awards.
- Team culture: retreats in international locations (for example, company apartments in Cyprus).