Lead Backend Engineer

Washington, District of Columbia, USPosted 4 days ago

Role Overview

Theron Partners Inc. is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Washington. Part of Theron Partners Inc.'s Backend hiring, posted 4 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Fulltime opportunity for Lead Backend Engineer in Washington, DC, Hybrid schedule

Job Descriptio

7+ years of professional backend or systems engineering experience
Strong proficiency in Go, C++, Java, Rust, or a similar object-oriented or lower-level programming language
Experience designing and operating cloud-based architectures on AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar cloud platforms
Experience with working on/with AI/ML platforms and communicating with AI/ML team
Strong understanding of microservice architecture, service boundaries, API design, inter-service communication, and distributed systems tradeoffs
Extensive experience with data modeling, schema design, relational and/or non-relational databases, and long-term data maintainability
Experience designing authentication and authorization systems, including role-based access control
Experience leading technical projects, mentoring engineers, reviewing designs, and guiding implementation across a team
Strong debugging and performance-analysis skills in production backend systems
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

About Theron Partners Inc.

Theron Partners Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Lead Backend Engineer position at Theron Partners Inc.?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Theron Partners Inc.. 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 role at Theron Partners Inc. remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Washington. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Lead Backend Engineer at Theron Partners Inc. earn?

Theron Partners Inc. 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 role at Theron Partners Inc. posted?

This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (4 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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