Lead Backend Engineer - Piktochart

About Piktochart

Piktochart is a web-based graphic design platform that empowers users to create professional-grade visuals, including infographics, presentations, and videos, without the need for extensive design experience. Founded in 2011, Piktochart has grown into a global team of developers, designers, marketers, and support staff dedicated to building the best visual storytelling tool on the internet.

Job Overview

The Lead Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the core backend architecture that powers Piktochart's platform. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performing systems while collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver reliable solutions that enhance the user experience and support platform growth.

What Your Work Will Entail

• Design, develop, and maintain the core backend architecture, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and optimized for performance.
• Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and UX/UI teams to build seamless and integrated backend solutions that align with product requirements and user needs.
• Monitor and improve the backend system’s reliability, performance, and security, implementing solutions to handle high-volume requests and ensure smooth operation.
• Oversee database architecture and optimize queries, ensuring data integrity and performance while managing storage and scalability challenges.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code, promoting a culture of excellence in backend development.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance the backend infrastructure and improve development efficiency.

What You Bring To This Role

• 7+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails and TypeScript.
• Solid understanding of software architecture, backend design patterns, and scalable system design.
• Experience building and maintaining APIs, backend services, and database-driven applications.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases and performance optimization.
• Understanding of application security and modern development best practices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience mentoring developers and contributing to technical leadership initiatives.
• Experience using AI Agents and implementing and building AI tools and Agents.