Backend Team Lead (Saudi only) at Lucid

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Lucid Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or an equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in backend software development
  • 2+ years of experience in a leadership or team lead role
  • Strong expertise in backend technologies, including Python and Ruby on Rails
  • Experience with SQL and noSQL databases, such as PostgreSQL, Cassandra, or Redis
  • Knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus
  • Strong understanding of software development best practices, including version control systems such as Git
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an aptitude for mentoring and coaching team members
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • System Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable backend architectures that support our product vision and provide high availability and performance
  • Code Quality: Ensure the quality of code through code reviews and testing procedures, promoting best practices in development
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with product and frontend teams to define project scopes, features, and timelines to align backend development with overall business goals
  • Optimizations: Identify performance bottlenecks and implement optimizations, ensuring efficiency and scalability in our backend systems
  • Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, proposing and integrating innovative solutions to enhance our backend capabilities
  • DevOps Practices: Promote and implement continuous integration and deployment practices, ensuring smooth deployment processes and reliable systems

Skills

Python
Ruby on Rails
PostgreSQL
Cassandra

Lucid

Visual collaboration tools for teams

About Lucid

Lucid provides tools for visual collaboration, helping teams brainstorm, diagram, and visualize complex ideas and software. Its main products include Lucidchart, which allows for intelligent diagramming, Lucidspark for virtual brainstorming sessions, and Cloud Insights for visualizing software architecture. These tools are especially beneficial for remote teams, enabling them to collaborate effectively as if they were in the same room. Lucid serves a wide range of clients, including nearly all Fortune 500 companies, and operates on a subscription-based model with various pricing tiers to meet different organizational needs. The company's goal is to simplify complexity, providing teams with the clarity and context necessary to work efficiently.

South Jordan, UtahHeadquarters
2010Year Founded
$161.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Comprehensive portfolio of health benefits
Equity
Eight-week paid sabbatical after 5 years
Paid parental/family leave
Annual Hackathon and frequent game nights
Personal and career development through Lucid Learning
Community engagement and giving through Lucid Heart

Risks

Emerging competitors like Miro and MURAL pose a threat to Lucid's market share.
Data privacy concerns may arise with Lucid's expanding data residency program.
Dependence on partnerships with tech giants could risk if they develop competing products.

Differentiation

Lucid offers a comprehensive visual collaboration suite with Lucidchart and Lucidspark.
Lucid's products are used by 99% of Fortune 500 companies, showcasing strong enterprise presence.
Lucid's AI-driven enhancements and integrations with Microsoft 365 and Slack set it apart.

Upsides

Lucid's expansion into EMEA strengthens data security and compliance for regional customers.
Inclusion in Forbes Cloud 100 for five consecutive years highlights Lucid's market leadership.
Lucid's FedRAMP authorization opens opportunities in the public sector for secure collaboration.

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