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Lead Backend Software Engineer

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Randstad

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New Zealand , Auckland

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IT - Software Development

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Salary:

150000.00 - 170000.00 NZD / Year
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Job Description:

We are seeking a Lead Backend Software Engineer to join the digital engine room of a premier organisation. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role responsible for the technical strategy and delivery of a platform that enables thousands of players, retailers, and tournament organisers worldwide to compete at scale. You will partner closely with the Technical Lead to design distributed systems and ensure the infrastructure scales sustainably alongside a passionate global consumer base.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead complex system design initiatives for scalable, secure, high-availability distributed systems
  • Own delivery outcomes across reliability, scalability, and performance while making informed tech stack decisions
  • Elevate engineering excellence by coaching engineers and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
  • Partner with Product and Design to translate long-term vision into scalable solutions using POCs and MVPs
  • Drive improvements in CI/CD, DevOps, and production-grade observability to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements:

  • Seniority: Professional experience building modern backends and APIs, in a Senior or Lead capacity
  • Backend Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Python and Django (preferred) or similar high-level languages
  • API Expertise: Deep understanding of scalable REST & GraphQL API design and implementation
  • Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/AWS CDK)
  • Data & Systems: Expert knowledge of relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and experience designing distributed architectures
  • Soft Skills: Proven ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both engineers and non-technical stakeholders
  • skills: Django, Python, Rest, GraphQL, ReactJS, Typescript, React, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AWS, Terraform
  • qualifications: Bachelor Degree
  • education: Bachelor Degree
What we offer:
  • Global Product
  • Professional Growth

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 17, 2026

Expiration:
June 05, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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