Lead Backend Engineer
AgileEngine, LLC.Role Overview
AgileEngine, LLC. is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer. This is a full-time role in Baltimore. Part of AgileEngine, LLC.'s Backend hiring. The posted range is $90k to $130k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Full time | AgileEngine | United States
Posted On 01/27/2026
Job Information
City Baltimore
State/Province Maryland
21201
IT Services
Job Description
Join us and earn 2500 USD sign-on bonus
AgileEngine is an Inc. 5000 company that creates award-winning software for Fortune 500 brands and trailblazing startups across 17+ industries. We rank among the leaders in areas like application development and AI/ML, and our people-first culture has earned us multiple Best Place to Work awards.
WHY JOIN US
If you're looking for a place to grow, make an impact, and work with people who care, we'd love to meet you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Lead Backend Developer (Go/Kotlin), you will play a key role in modernizing a large-scale platform by shaping cloud-native services that support millions of users.
This role focuses on building resilient backend foundations, influencing architectural decisions, and driving long-term technical evolution.
You’ll work in a product-oriented, ownership-driven environment that values clean design, autonomy, and continuous improvement.
It’s a strong opportunity to grow while contributing to meaningful, high-impact systems.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Design and develop scalable microservices using Golang for transactional systems and/or Kotlin for Backend-for-Frontends (BFF)
- Take ownership of infrastructure provisioning using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code)
- Migrate data and logic from a legacy PHP monolith to Cloud SQL/Spanner
- Collaborate with mobile engineers to define API schemas and requirements
- Ensure high performance and reliability of services deployed to Cloud Run/GKE
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code
MUST HAVES
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of backend software development experience
- Strong proficiency in Go (Golang) and/or Kotlin (server-side)
- Hands‑on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, BigQuery)
- Experience with Terraform or similar IaC tools
- Solid understanding of Microservices architecture and distributed systems
- Experience with relational (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases
NICE TO HAVES
- Ability to read and understand PHP
- Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
- Experience with Event-Driven Architecture
PERKS AND BENEFITS
- Professional growth: Mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps
- Competitive compensation: USD-based pay with education, fitness, and team activity budgets
- Exciting projects: Modern solutions with Fortune 500 and top product companies
- Flextime: Flexible schedule with remote and office options
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US (i.e. Green card holders, TN visa holders, GC EAD, H4 EAD, U4U with EAD). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead Backend Engineer position at AgileEngine, LLC.?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to AgileEngine, LLC.. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Lead Backend Engineer position at AgileEngine, LLC. located?
This position is based in Baltimore. AgileEngine, LLC. has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Lead Backend Engineer role at AgileEngine, LLC. pay?
AgileEngine, LLC. has posted a compensation range of $90k to $130k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Lead Backend Engineer role at AgileEngine, LLC. posted?
This role was posted on March 18, 2026 (82 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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