Development Lead

Binance

. Define and drive the long-term backend architecture strategy aligned with business goals .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • SingaporeSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in backend architecture strategy, distributed systems design, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive platform modernization and establish engineering best practices while fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Backend Engineering ExperienceDistributed Systems DesignTeam Leadership and MentoringCloud Platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)API Design and Microservices

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Hard Skills

JavaGoPythonNode.jsDistributed SystemsMicroservicesEvent-Driven ArchitectureDatabase DesignCachingHigh-Concurrency Systems

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStakeholder Management

Industry Keywords

Backend ArchitectureScalabilityReliabilitySecurityTechnical Debt ReductionPerformance EngineeringOperational Excellence

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesNode.jsPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and drive the long-term backend architecture strategy aligned with business goals
Oversee system design across multiple services, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
Establish architectural standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices across the organization
Lead technical due diligence, risk assessment, and trade-off analysis for major engineering decisions
Drive platform modernization initiatives and technical debt reduction
Champion observability, performance engineering, and operational excellence
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of backend architects and senior engineers
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
Drive hiring and onboarding for the backend architecture team
Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and knowledge sharing
Coordinate cross-team technical initiatives and resolve architectural conflicts

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of backend engineering experience, including 3+ years in a lead or principal role
Proven track record designing and scaling distributed systems in production
Strong experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Deep expertise in backend languages (Java, Go, Python, Node.js, or similar)
Extensive knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, event-driven architecture, and API design
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure) and modern infrastructure practices
Strong understanding of database design, caching, messaging, and high-concurrency systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills