Lead Service/Backend Developer

Quest Global is an organization at the forefront of innovation and one of the world’s fastest growing engineering services firms with deep domain knowledge and recognized expertise in the top OEMs across seven industries. We are a twenty-five-year-old company on a journey to becoming a centenary one, driven by aspiration, hunger and humility.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible, possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers.

As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:
 

Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Principal Backend Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the microservices stack within our Data Platform. As a Principal Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in architecting, designing, and developing scalable microservices that form the backbone of our platform. You will lead a team of junior and mid-level engineers, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, database management, architectural patterns, and fault-tolerant design principles.

This is What You Will do in This Role:
 

• Lead the architectural design and development of scalable microservices using TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js.
• Write and optimize queries against BigQuery and Cloud SQL to ensure efficient data retrieval and manipulation within microservices.
• Deploy and manage microservices on cloud hosting services like Cloud Run, Kubernetes, and Docker, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Take initiative and lead a team of junior engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and technical leadership.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and product managers, to understand requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Implement robust testing strategies to ensure the reliability and quality of microservices, including unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development, and drive continuous improvement within the team.

• Expertise in TypeScript, NestJS, and Node.js: Proficient in building scalable backend applications using TypeScript and frameworks like NestJS and Node.js.
• Strong Understanding of BigQuery and Cloud SQL: Experience writing and optimizing queries against BigQuery and Cloud SQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with cloud hosting services like Cloud Run, Kubernetes, and Docker for deploying and managing microservices.
• Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices architecture, and ability to apply them effectively.
• Experience designing fault-tolerant and scalable microservices architectures.

• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and experience with gRPC for building high-performance APIs.
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and experience implementing testing strategies for backend services.
• Proven track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams, driving innovation, and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Experience working with analytical applications or data science teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Contribution to open-source projects or active participation in tech communities.