Director, Backend Engineering

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Job Description: Voyant is seeking a hands-on Director of Backend Engineering to play a key role in building and evolving our core server platform. This is a highly technical role for a player-coach who will contribute directly to the codebase while serving as the go-to technical leader and mentor for the team. You will partner closely with product and engineering leadership to design and deliver scalable, secure backend systems, while helping guide technical decisions and elevate engineering quality across the team. Location: Austin, TX (onsite): Primary Responsibilities: - Hands-On Development – Design, build, and maintain backend systems, APIs, and services. Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code. - Technical Leadership – Serve as the go-to technical leader for the team, guiding design decisions and setting engineering standards. - Mentorship – Mentor and support junior developers, providing guidance, feedback, and technical coaching. - Architecture & Design – Contribute to and help shape scalable, secure, and maintainable system architecture. - Code Quality – Lead code reviews and promote best practices across the codebase. - Problem Solving – Analyze complex tech...