Backend Engineering Team Lead
SupplyHouse
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
About
Position We are looking for a
Backend Engineering Team Lead
to join our IT Team. This remote full‑time role reports to the Sr. Director of IT and leads the design, development, and delivery of reliable, scalable software systems while guiding a high‑performance engineering team. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full time basis; we do not sponsor work visas.
Location:
Remote
Schedule:
Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (time‑zone flexibility)
Base Salary:
$140,000 – $175,000 per year
Remote states:
Arizona, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. This position requires travel to our headquarters in Melville, NY six times per year for internal meetings and team‑building activities; travel expenses are reimbursed.
Responsibilities
Technical Design, Development, and Architecture
Design and build scalable, reliable distributed systems to support evolving business needs.
Lead the design and delivery of complex backend initiatives with minimal oversight.
Serve as a technical expert in key system areas, guiding architecture, design patterns, and scalability decisions.
Contribute to architectural discussions and platform direction, staying current on emerging technologies and best practices.
Delivery, Execution, and Quality
Drive on‑time delivery of high‑quality features, managing dependencies and technical tradeoffs.
Review and estimate feature and issue requests, recommending effective technical solutions.
Establish and enforce code quality standards, including code reviews, testing strategies, and automation.
Design and support scalable test environments and automation frameworks across backend (and frontend as needed).
Collaboration, Communication, and Risk Management
Partner closely with Product, Business, and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery.
Clearly communicate technical concepts, outcomes, and tradeoffs to diverse stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate technical and delivery risks, aligning expectations and timelines across teams.
Influence cross‑functional teams to improve execution and overall effectiveness.
People Leadership and Talent Development
Lead day‑to‑day engineering execution through design reviews, code reviews, and hands‑on guidance.
Mentor and coach engineers, supporting technical growth, performance, and career development.
Set clear goals, provide feedback, and foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Model and reinforce organizational values, including GRIT and collaboration.
Hiring, Resourcing, and Organizational Support
Serve as hiring manager for junior‑to‑mid‑level engineers, participating in assessments and interviews.
Contribute to resource planning to ensure appropriate staffing and skill coverage.
Support cross‑functional initiatives and build strong relationships with senior leaders and partner teams.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
7+ years of software development experience.
5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, including object‑oriented design.
2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and existing systems, including reliability and scalability considerations.
3+ years of experience as a formal people leader or a combination of 2+ years of experience as a people manager plus prior experience as a Technical Lead/Senior Engineer with clear ownership over delivery, mentoring, and cross‑functional coordination.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Why work with us
Comprehensive benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more.
401(k) with up to 4% company match.
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
Company‑paid disability insurance.
Discounted auto, home, and pet insurance programs.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial planning, and legal support.
Work‑from‑home stipend and professional development budget.
Grubhub credit and company rewards program.
Ownership for All program – share in company growth.
Flexible work‑life balance with wellness initiatives.
Career growth through training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and internal mobility.
Giving back – generosity through donations and volunteer time off.
Listening culture – town halls, 1:1 check‑ins, and employee listening initiatives.
Additional Details
Remote employees work in a distraction‑free environment; personal devices and background noise should be kept to a minimum. \
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full‑time basis; we do not sponsor work visas.
SupplyHouse.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All application materials, assessments, and interview responses must reflect your own original work. The use of AI tools, plagiarism, or uncredited assistance is not permitted and may result in disqualification.
We conduct thorough background checks on all potential employees in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
All official emails are sent from an @supplyhouse.com address. Beware of alternate domains.
Learn More Visit
https://www.supplyhouse.com/our-company
for more information about our company and culture.
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Languages
- English
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