Summary: We are seeking a Lead Backend/Distributed Systems Engineer to design, operate, and lead the development of high-performance, scalable, and resilient services that integrate with distributed storage systems at scale. Highlights: 1. Lead engineering and on-call support for distributed systems 2. Design and build high-performance, scalable, and reliable backend services 3. Collaborate globally to build resilient systems We are seeking a **Lead Backend/Distributed Systems Engineer** to design and operate high\-performance services that integrate with distributed storage systems and run reliably at scale. You will lead by example across engineering and on\-call support while collaborating with global teams—apply now to build resilient systems with us. **Responsibilities** * Design backend services that are high\-performance, scalable, and reliable * Build distributed\-systems components that interact with storage systems under real\-world constraints * Lead system design for scalable, distributed, high\-availability architectures * Implement concurrency patterns using async programming and multithreading where appropriate * Develop and evolve RPC\-based services using gRPC or Apache Thrift * Troubleshoot production issues through debugging and root\-cause analysis * Provide operational support and participate in an on\-call rotation * Collaborate across global teams and coordinate work within agreed core hours **Requirements** * 5\+ years of hands\-on Rust backend engineering experience * Strong technical leadership skills to drive design and delivery across teams * Proven project ownership experience for scalable, reliable backend services * Solid distributed storage systems expertise beyond using off\-the\-shelf databases * Advanced concurrent programming knowledge including async and multithreading models * Strong RPC service experience using gRPC or Apache Thrift * Strong data structures and algorithms skills for complex problem solving * Strong debugging and production troubleshooting skills in live environments * Flexible scheduling availability for occasional early/late meetings across time zones * Upper\-Intermediate English proficiency (B2, Upper\-Intermediate) **Nice to have** * Go language proficiency for backend service development * Linux expertise for production operations and troubleshooting * Python experience to onboard quickly and deliver non\-trivial features * System design and analysis experience for distributed and high\-availability services * gRPC expertise including schema design and backward\-compatible API evolution **We offer** * International projects with top brands * Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers * Healthcare benefits * Employee financial programs * Paid time off and sick leave * Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses * Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000\+ courses * Global career opportunities * Volunteer and community involvement opportunities * EPAM Employee Groups * Award\-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
Sofía González
Indeed · HR
Sofía González
Indeed · HR
