Senior Backend Developer /Tech Lead

Senior Backend Developer /Tech Lead

Location: Tel Aviv/Ra'anana

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DriveNets is a leader in cloud-native networking software for Hyperscalers and service providers who are building the largest infrastructures in the world for network services and AI platforms. Founded in December 2015, DriveNets disrupted some of the most challenging high-scale markets, transforming the way Networks are built, scaled, and consumed. We also built the largest network in the world, with more than half of AT&T’s backbone running on DriveNets’ Network Cloud. DriveNets has raised $587 million in three funding rounds which enable us to dream big and bring on the most talented people.

The Role

We are establishing a new backend group that will take full ownership of a core application area.

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who will lead the backend effort end-to-end — from initial architecture and technology choices, through implementation and scaling, and into long-term ownership and evolution.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You will design, build, and own production systems, work closely with multiple teams, influence product direction, and set the technical bar for the group.

We embrace an agile mindset – you should be comfortable with context switching, handling multiple priorities, and adapting quickly to changing requirements.

Responsibilities

·       Take full ownership of the backend architecture for a major application area

·       Design and implement scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems

·       Lead technical design and decision-making, including technology and architecture choices

·       Work closely with product, frontend, platform, and other backend teams

·       Participate in product vision discussions, brainstorming, and planning sessions

·       Translate product requirements into robust technical solutions

·       Write high-quality, production-grade code

·       Drive debugging and root-cause analysis of complex production issues

·       Ensure best practices in performance, reliability, security, and observability

·       Mentor and technically guide other backend engineers as the group grows

·       7+ years of backend development experience

·       2+ years of hands-on NodeJs experience — or strong motivation to learn and use it in production- big advantage.

·       Experience with distributed, high-scale systems.

·       Proven experience designing and building high-scale, production systems

·       Deep understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and APIs

·       Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, including complex system behavior and production troubleshooting at scale

·       Experience working with databases (relational and/or NoSQL), including schema design and performance considerations

·       Solid knowledge of modern backend technologies and frameworks

·       Experience collaborating across teams in a large or multi-team environment

·       Strong communication skills and the ability to lead through influence

Nice to Have

·       Familiarity with containerization tools (Docker/Kubernetes)

·       Exposure to caching systems (e.g., Redis) or event-driven architectures

·       Prior experience leading a technical area or subsystem

·       Experience with Cursor

 Education And/or Relevant Experience

BSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent hands-on experience in software development

If your experience is close but doesn’t fulfill all requirements, please apply. DriveNets is on a mission to build a special company comprised of individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

DriveNets is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on upon race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

More About DriveNets

Based in Israel with locations in Romania, US, and Japan as well as extended teams, DriveNets operations cover more than 16 countries. With recognition by industry analysts and through numerous industry awards, DriveNets is pushing market momentum, allowing for faster service innovation from the network core to the edge. Visit our website: