Lead Backend Engineer – BFF

Bumble Inc.

Lead Backend Engineer at Bumble enhancing the BFF platform with TypeScript and Golang. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable backend systems for millions of users.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeAustin • New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $225,000 - $255,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAWSCloudDockerDynamoDBGoGoogle Cloud PlatformGraphQLiOSKubernetesNoSQLRedisSQLTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and maintain horizontally scalable backend systems using TypeScript and Go to support millions of concurrent users.
Develop GraphQL and REST APIs powering our iOS, Android, and web clients.
Lead features through the full lifecycle - from ideation and design to implementation, deployment, and maintenance.
Define and uphold a robust testing strategy across unit, integration, and end-to-end layers.
Collaborate with product, design, and client engineers to translate product requirements into scalable and performant backend solutions.
Contribute to architecture discussions, code reviews, and process improvements that raise the quality bar for the entire team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of experience in backend development, with strong proficiency in Go.
Solid understanding of both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g. Redis, DynamoDB).
Deep knowledge of testing best practices and frameworks.
Experience owning features end-to-end, from conception, through development, to production.
Strong grasp of system design principles and a practical approach to scaling products that serve millions of users.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Enjoys working collaboratively in cross-functional teams and thrives in fast-paced, product-driven environments.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or similar) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision insurance, 30-day eligibility
Unlimited PTO + 1 company-wide week off + Focus Fridays every week
Fully paid life and long-term disability insurance
401k with 4% company match if you contribute 6%, 90-day eligibility
Monthly wellness benefit and access to Noom, Unmind, and Your Money Line
Maternity and Fertility benefit + 26 week paid parental leave
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Hard Skills & Tools

TypeScriptGoGraphQLREST APIsSQLNoSQLRedisDynamoDBtesting best practicessystem design principles

Soft Skills

problem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillscollaborationadaptability