Lead Backend Engineer

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will have clear ownership and accountability across the backend domain:

• Backend architecture ownership: Define, evolve, and document backend architecture and data models with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability
• API ownership: Own the design and quality of GraphQL and backend APIs, including schema design, versioning strategy, and backward compatibility
• Technical decision-making: Lead design discussions, write technical proposals, evaluate trade-offs, and make decisions that balance speed with long-term system health
• Production ownership: Be accountable for backend services in production, including monitoring, incident response, root-cause analysis, and follow-through improvements

This role helps expand renewable energy access to millions of households by building scalable, reliable systems that power a platform connecting people to community solar projects, accelerating the shift to clean energy nationwide.

Experience & leadership

• 8+ years of experience building and operating high-availability backend systems
• Demonstrated experience leading backend initiatives and owning systems beyond individual features
• Strong fundamentals in system design, API design, and data modelling
• Ability to clearly communicate technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Backend & infrastructure

• Strong experience with Ruby and Ruby on Rails
• Experience designing and owning GraphQL APIs (Apollo or similar)
• Advanced SQL skills and experience with PostgreSQL or similar relational databases
• Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, SQS, SES, EventBridge, or similar cloud-native services

• Competitive compensation based on market standards
• Flexible Leave Policy
• Office is in the heart of the city in case you need to step in for any purpose
• Medical Insurance (1+5 Family Members)
• We provide comprehensive coverage including accident policy and life Insurance
• Annual performance cycle
• Quarterly team engagement activities and rewards & recognitions
• L&D programs to foster professional growth
• A supportive engineering culture that values diversity, empathy, teamwork, trust, and efficiency

Perch Energy is a mission-driven company that focuses on expanding access to clean and affordable energy through community solar, making renewable energy accessible, affordable, and more equitable for all by connecting people to community solar projects in their area.