Lead Backend Software Engineer

About the role

SITE Technologies, founded in 2018, is on a mission to revolutionize facility management with cutting-edge AI solutions that empower enterprise customers to operate more efficiently. We Embrace a Hybrid Work Culture, With Remote And Chicago Team Members Working Seamlessly To Deliver a Great Product To Our Customers. We Believe In Innovation, Teamwork, And Having Fun Along The Way. Our Core Values Define How Our Team Shows Up Every Day Solve Impossible ProblemsEmbrace Empathy & IntegrityOwn Your Outcome Do The Best Work of Our LivesTogether We Thrive

Requirements

• Lead the technical design and hands-on implementation of core backend APIs and services, primarily in Python and FastAPI
• Set architectural direction for domain models, relational schemas, service boundaries, data consistency, and API contracts
• Translate product priorities into well-scoped delivery plans, milestones, and technical decisions
• Personally lead critical-path development, code reviews, release planning, and incident response
• Set and maintain high standards for testing, CI/CD, observability, security, performance, and production reliability
• Build reliable integrations across geospatial, media, reporting, asset management, and third-party vendor systems
• Develop and maintain ETL and data migration processes for imagery, geospatial, and operational data
• Directly manage 3 to 4 senior backend engineers through regular one-on-ones, feedback, performance management, and career development, while overseeing nearshore engineers or consultants as needed
• Delegate work effectively, remove delivery blockers, and ensure the team ships high-quality backend systems predictably
• Partner with product, frontend, data, operations, and QA teams to prioritize tradeoffs and deliver customer value
• Hire, onboard, mentor, and develop strong backend engineers