Backend Team Lead

Hi there We’re Sweed , a product-driven startup building an all-in-one cannabis retail platform . We’re on the lookout for a Backend Team Lead (.Net) to join our team remotely and help us scale and optimize our platform. About Us At Sweed , we’re reimagining how cannabis retailers operate. Our enterprise-grade platform combines POS, eCommerce, Marketing, Analytics and Inventory Management into a single, seamless solution—eliminating the need for multiple third-party tools. We believe in simplicity, efficiency, and innovation . That’s why we build for scalability and performance , making life easier for cannabis retailers while driving real business growth. Why We’re Doing This At Sweed , we believe in the medicinal potential of cannabis. It has been shown to help with chronic pain, anxiety, depression, and many other conditions. Despite the lingering stigma, we see cannabis as a powerful tool for improving lives. The industry is evolving rapidly , and we’re here to drive that transformation—making cannabis retail more efficient, accessible, and customer-friendly. Where We Are Now We’ve been on the market for 7 years , continuously growing and refining our product. Our focus is on earning customer trust , which means constantly improving our delivery processes and rolling out new features . At the same time, we navigate the complex legal landscape of the cannabis industry, ensuring our platform remains compliant and future-proof. Team Structure Our total team size is over 200 people : The development team is distributed globally and organized into cross-functional product teams . These teams typically consist of 8–12 members, including front-end and back-end developers, QA specialists, and analysts. Each team is led by a Team Lead and a Product Owner, ensuring effective collaboration and clear direction. Meanwhile, our CEO, account managers, and customer success team are based in the USA , working closely with us to align product development with business and user needs. Our tech stack: .NET 7, ASP.NET Core, microservices, gRPC, MS SQL, PostgreSQL, ClickHouse, EF Core, Dapper, RabbitMQ, Redis, SignalR, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Git, GitLab. What You’ll Be Working On Collaborate with integration partners – Discuss requirements, manage API projects, and document agreements. Plan and prioritize initiatives – Develop a project roadmap considering resource availability and integration priorities. Analyze interaction requirements – Quickly assess technical needs and dependencies. Standardize documentation – Work with system analysts to ensure consistent templates for integration projects. Identify bottlenecks – Detect external dependencies, create test coverage plans, and integrate them into the roadmap. Hands-on development – Allocate 50% of your time to direct technical tasks. Challenges You’ll Face Scaling the system – Handle a 10-20x increase in application load . Optimizing performance – Improve the efficiency of various system components. Modern cloud architecture – Implement gRPC-based solutions focusing on horizontal scalability and fault tolerance. Data management – Integrate ClickHouse and build a multi-level caching system for fast data retrieval. Machine learning integration – Incorporate ML models and navigate related complexities. What We’re Looking For 3+ years in a Team Lead/Tech Lead role. 5-7 years of experience in an IT company . Strong expertise in .NET and microservices architecture . Experience with high-load, real-time systems . Familiarity with RabbitMQ/Kafka, MSSQL/PostgreSQL . Bonus points for experience with algorithms . What Else Matters? Proactivity – We love team members who take initiative and provide feedback Critical thinking – We value problem-solvers who think beyond just writing code Adaptability – Our industry is evolving fast, and we need people who thrive in change What We Offer Salary in USD (B2B contract with the US company) 100% remote – We’re a remote-first company, no offices needed Flexible working hours – Core team time: 09:00-15:00 GMT (flexible per team) 20 paid vacation days per year 12 holidays per year 3 sick leave days Medical insurance after probation Equipment reimbursement (laptops, monitors, etc.) Hiring Process Recruiter Call (45 minutes) – Includes a short English check & optional tech screening Technical Interview (1.5 hours) – Deep dive into your skills Final Interview (1 hour) – Chat with our Head of Backend Team Intro (30 min) – Meet your potential teammates #J-18808-Ljbffr