Backend Lead, Virtual insurance

OneDegreeTaipei, TaiwanOnsite

Responsibilities

Lead agile teams of backend engineers, managing hiring, training, mentoring, and task coordination while actively contributing to development.
Foster the professional growth, performance, and code quality of the backend team.
Play a key role in shaping the technical design of overall solutions.
Assess business requirements and design scalable, high-performance, and verifiable solutions.
Oversee the development of large-scale distributed systems, taking ownership of critical components across various domains.
Ensure system scalability, performance optimization, and reliability.
Supervise and deliver high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code while championing engineering best practices.
Organize and participate in code reviews to uphold coding standards and quality.
Lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation.
Stay ahead of emerging technology trends and innovations.
Act as a pioneer in experimental AI tools, driving innovation and exploration in the field.

Requirements

6+ years of experience in software development
2+ years of experience as an application/system architect
2+ years in a leadership role
Proficient in Golang, SQL, Python, and Node.js
Proven experience in AI technologies to increase programing efficiency and quality is plus.
Strong expertise in RDBMS (Oracle, PostgreSQL), data modeling, synchronization/integration, and large-scale data pipelines
Hands-on experience with large-scale microservices, distributed systems, cloud computing, and system architecture at scale
A continuous learner with a passion for mentoring and supporting others
Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills
Results-driven, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity
Highly collaborative, team-focused, and an effective mentor
Thrives in fast-paced environments

Our Technology

The following is a selection of the technologies we use:

GoLang, Python, Node.JS, ReactJS, NextJS 
PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL, Redis, RabbitMQ 
Azure, GCP, Kubernetes 
Linux, GitLab, Docker

Interview Process

Phone interview

Online test: 2 hours, technology knowledge and coding test.

1st Interview: 3 hours, 2-2.5 hours meet with hiring managers + 0.5 hour meet with HR.

2nd Interview: 1 hour, meet with LoB Head.

Other Benefits

To us, people are our greatest asset, and we are more than happy to invest in employees! We create a healthy work atmosphere and provide you with the tools and support for doing your job successfully. With a culture of flexibility and transparency, we believe there should be no barriers, and everyone’s contributions matter.

Work Life Balance is a must

15 days annual leaves (pro-rata for partial month at first year)
5 days full-pay sick leaves, 3 days menstrual leaves
Health check subsidy
Ergonomic-design chair and fully-equipped devices for work

Grow together & keep learning

Conferences & external subsidy
Learning clubs to share technical skill (e.g: Frontend/Backend tech sharing, Product Management...etc)

Work Hard, Play even Harder

Various entertainment & sports clubs, attend basketball clubs today, and play board game tomorrow!
Snacks & beverage to refill your energy anytime

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