Backend Technical Lead

ImagineX is a tech company that deploys AI\-assisted teams to build and secure mission\-critical enterprise solutions with our clients – spanning software, data, and AI. Structured like a software company, not a traditional consultancy, we blend deep technical expertise with authentic values, achieving world\-class satisfaction (NPS 91\). Our dedicated teams specialize in software, data, and AI across the U.S. and LATAM, bridging the gap between boutique agility and enterprise scale. We're hiring a **Backend Tech Lead** who combines strong technical depth with the ability to guide, mentor, and elevate a team. You’ll lead backend development efforts, drive architectural decisions, and help the team navigate complexity with confidence. You’ll also bring a genuine curiosity for AI and a passion for building systems that are robust, testable, and future‑ready. This is a **100% remote role** (must be located in the US), full\-time with competitive salary, bonus, 401K, and more. **What You’ll Do** ------------------ * Lead backend engineering efforts across design, development, testing, and deployment. * Break down complex technical challenges into clear, actionable work for the team. * Foster a collaborative environment where every engineer feels engaged and empowered. * Partner closely with product and business stakeholders to understand the *why* behind what we build. * Drive best practices in test automation, code quality, and system reliability. * Provide technical mentorship and guidance to engineers of varying experience levels. * Contribute to architectural decisions and long‑term technical strategy. * Explore and integrate AI‑driven capabilities where they add meaningful value. **What You Bring** ------------------ ### **Soft Skills** * **Collaborative mindset** — you actively engage the entire team and create space for every voice. * **Curiosity** — you seek to understand the business case, not just the technical requirements. * **Ability to handle complexity** — you simplify, decompose, and guide others through ambiguity. ### **Technical Skills** * **10\+ years of backend engineering experience** with a track record of delivering production systems. * **Test automation expertise** — this is essential. * **AI experience** — professional experience is ideal; personal projects or demonstrated passion are also valuable. * **C\# experience** — nice to have, not required. * Strong understanding of distributed systems, APIs, cloud services, and backend architecture. * Ability to evaluate tradeoffs and make sound technical decisions. **Who Thrives Here** -------------------- * Engineers who love solving hard problems with smart, collaborative people. * Leaders who elevate others rather than operate as lone experts. * Builders who want to understand the business impact behind every line of code. * Curious minds who see AI as an opportunity, not a buzzword. 1UqdEKs7uZ