Team Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Company Description Miratech helps visionaries change the world. We are a global IT services and consulting company that brings together enterprise and start-up innovation. Today, we support digital transformation for some of the world's largest enterprises. By partnering with both large and small players, we stay at the leading edge of technology, remain nimble even as a global leader, and create technology that helps our clients further enhance their business. We are a values-driven organization and our culture of Relentless Performance has enabled over 99% of Miratech's engagements to succeed by meeting or exceeding our scope, schedule, and/or budget objectives since our inception in 1989. Miratech has coverage across 5 continents and operates in over 25 countries around the world. Miratech retains nearly 1000 full-time professionals, and our annual growth rate exceeds 25%. Job Description We are looking for a Team Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js) to drive backend engineering initiatives, defining and delivering scalable, secure, and cloud-native solutions using Node.js. The role will oversee architecture decisions, team development, and end-to-end delivery in an Agile environment while ensuring alignment with both business and technical strategy. Responsibilities Lead design, development, and optimization of backend services using Node.js Define and drive backend architecture, API strategy, and integration patterns Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing backend engineering team Provide requirements analysis, technical design, effort estimation, and sprint planning Ensure high standards of code quality, performance, scalability, and security Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, product, and business stakeholders Support cloud architecture decisions and ensure successful cloud deployments Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, including strong expertise in Node.js Proven experience in a Team Lead role Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous programming patterns Solid experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and cloud-native architecture patterns Good understanding of cloud services (compute, storage, databases, messaging systems) Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is an advantage Strong communication, stakeholder management, and Agile delivery experience Additional Information We offer: Culture of Relentless Performance: join an unstoppable technology development team with a 99% project success rate and more than 30% year-over-year revenue growth. Competitive Pay and Benefits: enjoy a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, and a relocation program. Work From Anywhere Culture: make the most of the flexibility that comes with remote work. Growth Mindset: reap the benefits of a range of professional development opportunities, including certification programs, mentorship and talent investment programs, internal mobility and internship opportunities. Global Impact: collaborate on impactful projects for top global clients and shape the future of industries. Welcoming Multicultural Environment: be a part of a dynamic, global team and thrive in an inclusive and supportive work environment with open communication and regular team-building company social events. Social Sustainability Values: join our sustainable business practices focused on five pillars, including IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality. * Miratech is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.