Lead Backend Developer for an Entertainment Company

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India
We’re looking for a talented remote Lead Backend Developer with 5+ years of Backend development experience, and AWS API Gateway + Lambda expertise to join our team.
The customer is an entertainment company that specializes in the dubbing and distribution of East Asian media, most notably Japanese anime.
Responsibilities
- Work is close cooperation with the team and customer. Clarify questions/requirements, find needed information in changing environment
- Outline scope and ensure timely development
- Provide proficient reporting of progress
- Highlight and communicate risks and dependencies to the project management and customer
Requirements
- 5+ years of Backend development experience
- 1+ years of team leading experience
- Strong experience in building multilayered applications - from architecture to implementation
- Experience with AWS API Gateway + Lambda, TypeScript, multilayered architecture or TypeScript backend development (NodeJS, Java, .NET background is possible with desire to learn & develop on TypeScript)
- Understanding of separation of concerns and responsibilities of each layer and component
- Solid practical experience in writing high quality and testable code (not limited to unit testing)
- A clear understanding of cross-cutting concerns and implementation details
- Fluent English and outstanding communication
- Hands-on experience with JIRA
- Understanding of Kanban, Scrum procedures
- Ability to work in dynamic environment
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn