Backend Tech Lead - Incentives Development

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.

At Varicent, we are transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market and redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent is recognized 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 global industry leaders such as T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, and Stryker.

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 the performance, availability, and security of backend services used by enterprise clients.

What You Bring

• 7+ years of backend experience, preferably in C#, with a focus 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.

Remote Culture & Flexibility

• This is a remote role – work from anywhere, but align with EST business hours.
• Results over hours: we support autonomy, balance, and continuous learning.
• You’ll be hired through our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and may later transition to a local Varicent entity with full recognition of your tenure and role.

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: 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.

Company Information

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential.

Why 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.