Lead Backend Engineer (Data Focus)
Partnerize
Who We Are
At Partnerize, we're on a mission to transform the way businesses grow. We've built the leading partnership automation platform that empowers brands to discover, engage, and convert their audiences at scale. From affiliate marketing to influencer collaborations, we help our clients build and manage profitable partnerships that drive real results. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers who are dedicated to helping our clients win in the ever-evolving world of digital marketing.
Why Join Us
We're looking for passionate, talented people who want to be part of a winning team. At Partnerize, you'll find a culture of collaboration, innovation, and respect. We're guided by our core values, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work. We also offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a flexible work environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. If you're ready to grow your career and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Overview
Konnecto is looking for a highly skilled Lead Backend Engineer (Data Focus) with strong data orientation and a proven ability to own complex backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving hard technical problems, thrives in a high ownership environment, and wants to work on systems that power insights for global brands. You will play a central role in our backend architecture, core algorithmic logic, and large scale data processing.
You will also join a team that is growing, where strong engineers naturally take on broader responsibilities over time and influence how the group evolves. Konnecto works on advanced affiliate intelligence and AI driven insights for global brands. The team solves complex data and algorithmic challenges at scale and collaborates closely across the Partnerize ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain backend services using NestJS and TypeScript
- Architect and optimize large scale data workflows
- Work with SQL and MongoDB to manage structured and semi structured data
- Work extensively with Snowflake and high volume data pipelines
- Enhance and refine core algorithmic logic
- Develop internal automation and tooling using LLMs
- Collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams to deliver high quality features
- Own critical backend components from design to production deployment
- Contribute to engineering best practices, reliability improvements, and performance tuning
- Participate in shaping technical direction and helping the team grow as the group scales
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands on backend engineering experience
- Strong experience with TypeScript and NodeJS
- Deep understanding of backend architecture and distributed systems
- Hands on experience with SQL, NoSQL, and especially MongoDB
- Experience working with Snowflake or similar data warehouses
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive complex projects end to end
- Background in data engineering or algorithm focused backend work is an advantage
- Experience integrating or building automation around LLMs is an advantage
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting, developing, and advancing our outstanding team members, regardless of race, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, gender identity, physical abilities, or any other dimension of diversity. We strive to foster an environment where people can be their authentic selves, raise concerns and innovate, all without fear; where they are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. Every individual in our business is expected to live this commitment without exception.
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