Lead Backend Engineer (Typescript, Nodejs)

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Role overview We are seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for an omnichannel API platform supporting a large Australian retailer. This platform plays a critical role in enabling consistent digital experiences across web, mobile, and in-store channels. The role combines expert-level Node.js and TypeScript engineering with architectural ownership, technical decision-making, the management of advanced AWS infrastructure and team leadership. You’ll collaborate across time zones and locations, with occasional travel to Australia (0–15%) depending on project and client needs. js and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming and type safety - Advanced proficiency in AWS CDK; ability to define and manage complex infrastructure (ECS, Fargate, VPC, ALB) via code - Experience with CI/CD pipelines, preferably on AWS (CodeBuild, CodePipeline) - Strong background in backend engineering and distributed system design - Experience acting as a technical lead or engineering lead on complex platforms - Ability to balance hands-on delivery with longer-term architectural thinking - Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have - Experience delivering eCommerce or omnichannel retail platforms at scale - Experience working in enterprise or highly integrated environments - Exposure to modern DevOps practices

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