Job Description
Job Title: Lead Backend Engineer
Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours
About the Role
We are hiring a Lead Backend Engineer to own the entire technical function of an early-stage SaaS platform. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will write production code daily while making architecture, infrastructure, and AI system decisions for a platform operating at scale.
You will be accountable for backend architecture, system reliability, AI pipelines, and guiding a small development team in a fast-moving startup environment.
Responsibilities
Backend Architecture & Engineering
- Design, build, and maintain a .NET 8.0 / C# backend using Clean Architecture and DDD principles
- Own the architecture and codebase across 14+ independently deployed microservices
- Deliver new features, refactor existing systems, and resolve performance bottlenecks
AI Systems & LLM...
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- Location Kenya, Kenya
- Job Type Full-time
- Category Other-General
- Posted Date February 23, 2026
- Application Deadline April 04, 2026