Backend Tech Lead

Employment Type: Full-time Location Type: Remote (align with EST business hours)

Position Overview

Join the Incentives Development team at Varicent, where we combine cutting-edge tech, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences. We are seeking a Backend Tech Lead excited to lead development on a high-scale product using C# and AWS, thriving in a fast-moving, remote-first environment.

What You’ll Work On

• Develop and optimize RESTful APIs in C#, supporting a modern React/Redux web app.
• Lead feature development and cloud architecture improvements in AWS (Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, Redshift).
• Contribute to our CI/CD automation and Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with designers, QA, and product managers to build features that scale.
• Own performance, availability, and security of backend services used by enterprise clients.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of backend experience (preferably C#), focused on data-heavy applications.
• Strong understanding of scalable systems, microservices, and software design principles.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines, and performance optimization for large datasets.
• Passion for clean code, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• English fluency, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, remote team.

Your First 90 Days

• Day 1–30: Learn the codebase, tools, and team practices. Tackle a few well-scoped tasks.
• Day 31–60: Independently deliver features. Get active in code reviews. Share input during planning.
• Day 61–90: Lead development on a major feature. Own performance, testing, and delivery. Start influencing roadmap and architecture.

Company Information

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM, 2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value Index, Gartner Peer Insights, 2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more.

Why You’ll Thrive at Varicent:

• Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
• Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
• Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
• Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.

Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success! Drive innovation. Build scalable systems. Impact real users.

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment.

Benefits

• Market Leading Compensation Package.
• Wellness Programs to Support Health and Wellbeing.
• Working with the latest tools and technologies in a fast-paced environment.
• Remote Work Flexibility.
• Comprehensive Employee Insurance Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
• Annual Time Off: Time off is provided in accordance with applicable legislative requirements.
• Global Connected Culture: Hubs in Romania, UK, US, Canada.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Thrive in our innovative and multicultural environment.
• Grow with Us: Continuous development opportunities.

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