PDS · 16 hours ago
Software Technical Lead
Provo, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expPDS is a technology organization undergoing modernization and platform transformation. They are seeking a Technical Lead for Backend/API Engineering to guide architecture and development standards while being hands-on with backend engineering work.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a distributed backend engineering team, including nearshore resources
Architect, build, and modernize backend services and APIs using PHP/Laravel and cloud-native patterns
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development tools to improve delivery speed, code quality, and engineering efficiency
Oversee technical direction, engineering best practices, code reviews, and documentation standards
Collaborate closely with product and DevOps to align priorities, define KPIs, and support predictable delivery
Diagnose and resolve complex system issues across distributed environments, ensuring reliability and scalability
Contribute to roadmap planning, technical specifications, and iterative delivery schedules
Support on-call rotations for critical systems and participate in production troubleshooting when needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional backend engineering experience, preferably in an Agile environment
3+ years in a senior or technical leadership capacity guiding engineering teams
Strong hands-on expertise with PHP and Laravel
Experience working with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate productivity
Proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, EKS, SQS, etc.) and cloud-based application operations
Experience designing and maintaining RESTful APIs and scalable backend architectures
Strong database background with MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, including large data sets and performance optimization
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps workflows
Ability to navigate complex problems, shifting priorities, and aggressive timelines
Excellent communication and leadership skills within collaborative, fast-paced engineering teams
Preferred
Experience migrating legacy systems into modern frameworks (e.g., PHP to Laravel)
Background working with nearshore/offshore teams
Knowledge of Node.js, Python, or Go
Experience with asynchronous or event-driven systems and queueing frameworks
Familiarity with GraphQL, OAuth/JWT, or microservices patterns
Experience with large-scale database partitioning or sharding
Exposure to e-commerce, subscription systems, or payment integrations
Working knowledge of modern frontend frameworks (React, Next.js) is a plus
Company
PDS
PDS is one of the leading Aerospace, Information Technology (IT) & Engineering consulting firms in the Western United States.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Thomas Sweetman
President & Chief Executive Officer
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