Lead Backend Engineer (Typescript, Nodejs)

Role overview We are seeking a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for an omnichannel API platform supporting a large Australian retailer. This platform plays a critical role in enabling consistent digital experiences across web, mobile, and in-store channels. The role combines expert-level Node.js and TypeScript engineering with architectural ownership, technical decision-making, the management of advanced AWS infrastructure and team leadership. Key responsibilities

• Own the technical direction and evolution of the GraphQL-based omnichannel API platform
• Define and enforce API standards, schema governance, and engineering best practices in a Node.js/TypeScript environment
• Define and manage cloud resources using AWS CDK (TypeScript), ensuring infrastructure is versioned and scalable
• Remain hands-on, contributing to key parts of the codebase and infrastructure-as-code
• Lead technical design discussions and guide solution approaches across teams
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and security
• Mentor and support engineers, helping grow capability within the team
• Collaborate effectively with hybrid teams across Vietnam and Australia