Tech Lead, Back-End (Shared Services)
Collectors
United States
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Salary
$159,469 - $258,903 Per Year
Rank
Senior Manager
Responsibility
Systems/Data
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Fully remote
Functions
IT
Reports to
Director of Software Engineering, Shared Services
Level
N-3
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
06-25-2025
Description
We’re looking for an Engineering Lead to join our CORE team as a hands-on technical leader who can set the bar for engineering excellence while guiding and inspiring a high-performing team. In this role, you’ll build robust and scalable backend systems that support our digital transformation and power the foundation for Collectors’ products and services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, architecture, and delivery of scalable backend systems that power Collectors’ core platforms
- Deliver high-quality code to production as a player-coach, setting a standard for excellence on the team
- Own and implement complex features end-to-end, from concept through deployment and support
- Mentor engineers and drive a high standard of technical quality through code reviews, architecture discussions, and hands-on guidance
- Modernize legacy systems and improve performance, reliability, and maintainability across Shared Services
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, and engineering teams to align on goals and deliver impactful solutions
Qualification & Requirements
- 12+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade applications
- 7+ years of experience with Java. Python experience is a plus!
- 3+ years of experience in leading or managing Engineering teams.
- Strong grasp of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
- Experience designing and building scalable APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC) and modular, extensible architectures
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB)
- 3+ years of experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., Lambda, RDS, S3, DynamoDB, MSK, SNS, SQS) and infrastructure tools like Terraform and Docker
- Familiar with messaging and event-driven platforms like Kafka for real-time systems
- Experience with AI-powered developer tools such as GitHub Copilot and Claude (Anthropic) to improve productivity and code quality
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills, with a bias for secure, observable, and maintainable solutions
- Comfortable working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams
Benefits
Collectors employees typically receive a range of benefits including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. Additional benefits can include remote work flexibility and, in some cases, specialized programs for physical recovery related to work contingencies.
Company Profile
Collectors
Industry
Consumer Services
Revenue
$318.4M
Employees
906
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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