Senior Backend Developer / Team Lead
8-week sprint contract with 14-day milestones → full-time path
Contract to Full-time
Remote
Leadership Role
Step 1: Skills Challenge
Backend Skills Test
Node.js, PostgreSQL, APIs • 45 minutes • 70% to pass
Complete our coding challenge to demonstrate your backend skills. Only candidates who score ≥70% will proceed to the next stage. The test covers Node.js, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and system architecture.
Note: You must pass the skills challenge before we can review your application.
About the Role
Architect our multi-tenant event platform core and lead a small backend squad.
What You'll Own
| Responsibility | Time Allocation | Key Technologies | Impact | Deliverables |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Platform & DB Architecture | 40% | Postgres, Redis, Multitenancy | Core system foundation | Schema design, scaling strategy |
Core APIs | 25% | Users, Events, Roles, Pricing | Business logic implementation | REST endpoints, documentation |
Security & Compliance | 15% | OAuth2, JWT, GDPR, Audit trails | Enterprise-grade security | Auth system, compliance docs |
Tech Leadership | 10% | Reviews, Sprint planning | Team productivity & growth | Code reviews, mentoring |
Performance & Observability | 10% | Caching, Load testing | System reliability | Monitoring, optimization |
Must-Have Tech Chops
- Node.js + TypeScript
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- REST APIs
- OAuth2/JWT
- AWS/Vercel
- GitHub CI
Experience Profile
- 5+ years backend development
- 2+ years team leadership
- Marketplace/payment platform background
Culture & Soft Skills
- Opinionated but pragmatic
- Async communication
- Ownership mindset
Sprint & Contract Rules
Four 14-day sprints
Miss a milestone → contract ends
Hit all four → full-time offer
1Complete the skills challenge above (≥70% required)
2Send CV + GitHub + two lines on your toughest multi-tenant challenge to kevin@bauplan.com.au
Subject line: "Team Lead – Your Name"