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PLG Sr Backend Engineer / Lead (Remote)
Lucidya | لوسيدياRiyadh, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia6 hours ago
Job descriptionEstablish best practices for backend development, code reviews, and testing standards. PLG-Driven Development Support experimentation with feature flags, A / B testing, and PLG metrics instrumentation. System Architecture Identify bottlenecks and optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability. Cross-Team Collaboration Ensure seamless integrations, secure APIs, and smooth data flows. DevOps & Reliability Continuously improve infrastructure to support growth and experimentation. Innovation & Growth Introduce frameworks, tools, and processes that improve developer velocity and user experience. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or equivalent. 5+ years of backend development experience (overall 7-8 years). 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role. Proven track record of shipping scalable backend systems in SaaS or PLG contexts. Strong expertise in Python and Ruby on Rails. Solid experience with SQL & NoSQL databases (Postgres, Redis, Cassandra). Knowledge of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience with version control systems (Git). Exposure to PLG initiatives or growth-oriented engineering work. Background in full-stack development (ReactJS). Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and leadership abilities. Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with Product, Frontend, and Growth teams. Growth-oriented mindset with focus on experimentation, scalability, and impact. Lead the backend architecture of a high-growth PLG product with global reach. Empower teams with scalable systems that directly impact user adoption and retention. Collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Growth to fuel data-driven decisions. Attractive compensation, ESOPs, and the opportunity to build the engine of Lucidya's growth. Mid-Senior level Full-time IT Services and IT Consulting
Overview
Role Overview : As a Backend Engineer / Lead, you will architect, scale, and optimize the backend foundations of Lucidya Light's PLG product. Your work will power experimentation, self-serve onboarding, trial-to-paid conversions, and retention loops at scale. You will lead a team of backend engineers, design resilient systems, and ensure the infrastructure supports fast, data-driven product experiments and smooth end-to-end user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and manage backend engineers, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Guide the team to build backend systems that enable self-serve onboarding, trial-to-paid conversions, and retention loops.
Design and implement robust, scalable backend architectures optimized for rapid iteration and growth experiments.
Work closely with Product Managers, Frontend Developers, and Designers to align backend capabilities with PLG goals.
Oversee CI / CD pipelines, deployment processes, and system monitoring / recovery.
Stay current with backend technologies and PLG best practices.
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