Role Overview
Kellton is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer - W2, CTH Role. This is a contract remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of Kellton's Backend hiring, posted last week. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Lead-level Backend roles is $197k-$225k (based on 14 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
Position: Lead Backend Engineer
Location: Remote
Duration: Contract-to-Hire
- Lead architecture and technical direction for scalable AWS/Node.js/React applications, integrating GenAI/LLM capabilities into modern cloud platforms.
- Design, build, and own end-to-end solutions using Node.js (TypeScript), React/Next.js, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, S3, SNS/SQS, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.
- Develop secure, production-ready GenAI solutions (RAG, LLM integrations, AI infrastructure, observability, and governance).
- Collaborate with Product, Architecture, and Engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Drive engineering best practices, code quality, CI/CD, monitoring, documentation, and operational excellence.
- Mentor engineers, lead Agile ceremonies, perform code reviews, and influence technical decisions across teams.
- Build event-driven, serverless, and asynchronous architectures leveraging AWS messaging services and NoSQL/relational databases.
- Implement logging, monitoring, tracing, and production support using CloudWatch, X-Ray, and modern observability practices.
- Requires experience in AWS-hosted web applications, 3+ years in Node.js/TypeScript, strong React, JavaScript, OpenSearch, and AWS expertise.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and hands-on experience delivering high-traffic, consumer-facing applications with GenAI.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Lead Backend Engineer - W2, CTH Role position at Kellton?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Kellton. 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.
Is the Lead Backend Engineer - W2, CTH Role role at Kellton remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Lead Backend Engineer - W2, CTH Role at Kellton earn?
Kellton has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Lead Backend Engineer - W2, CTH Role role at Kellton posted?
This role was posted on July 9, 2026 (13 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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