Backend Team Leader

*About DigitalOwl:*

At DigitalOwl, we are transforming the way insurance and legal professionals interact with complex medical data. Imagine a world where you can effortlessly View, Triage, Connect, and Chat with intricate datasets. Our innovative Workflows, powered by cutting-edge AI, turn unstructured data into actionable insights with unprecedented speed and accuracy. Join a dynamic team of data scientists, engineers, and industry experts who are at the forefront of technological advancement, ensuring our platform not only meets but exceeds the needs of a rapidly evolving industry. Be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of what’s possible in the insurance, legal and health sectors.

*Job Responsibilities:*
* Lead and mentor a team of backend developers to build and maintain our highly scalable system that processes millions of medical documents daily.
* Develop and manage a microservices architecture using K8S ensuring high performance and scalability.
* Integrate state-of-the-art generative models within the system.
* Ensure the secure processing of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in compliance with best practices and regulations.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, front-end developers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions.
* Oversee the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and ArgoCD.
* Manage and deploy applications on Kubernetes, utilizing Docker and Helm for containerization.
* Implement and maintain RabbitMQ for efficient message brokering.
* Maintain and optimize both SQL databases to ensure data integrity and performance.
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.
* Report directly to the CTO, ensuring alignment with the company’s technical vision and strategic goals.

*Experience:*
* 6+ years of experience in backend development, including:
* Highly scalable systems
* Kubernetes and Microservices
* Docker
* Node.js/typescript
* RabbitMQ
* 3+ years of experience as a team lead.
* 4+ years of experience in building systems and architectures that run on Kubernetes.

*Knowledge and Skills:*
* In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with distributed architecture.
* Proficiency in cloud platforms, specifically AWS or GCP.
* Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions , ArgoCD).
* Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes , Helm.
* Proficiency in database management.
* Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.

*Soft Skills:*
* Excellent leadership and team management skills.
* Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
* Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to mentor and develop team members.

*Bonus Qualifications:*
* Experience with additional programming languages (e.g., Python ).
* Understanding of security best practices in software development.
* Previous experience in a startup environment or fast-paced companies.
* Familiarity with MLOps

Job Type: Full-time