Lead Backend Developer

Charlotte - NC

Full Time Position

Overview

A growing technology company is seeking a Lead Backend Developer to help scale and modernize its core platform. This role is focused on server-side development and API design that powers web, mobile, and connected applications. You’ll work in a LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) to build features that support content delivery, monetization, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Advance the platform by developing new backend features and extending existing functionality.
• Build and maintain APIs to support web, mobile, and TV app experiences.
• Optimize MySQL databases and backend processes for scalability and uptime.
• Contribute to content delivery workflows (ingest, transcoding, packaging, DRM).
• Collaborate with frontend/app developers using Flutter, BrightScript/SceneGraph, TVML, and Swift.

Requirements

• Strong experience with PHP, MySQL, Linux, Apache.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for backend and integration tasks.
• Familiarity with Wowza Streaming Engine or similar media servers.
• Experience building and scaling APIs.

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to Flutter, BrightScript/SceneGraph, TVML, or Swift is highly valued.
• Knowledge of media workflows (streaming protocols, DRM, transcoding).
• Experience with SaaS platforms or other high-scale backend systems.
• Exposure to content delivery networks or similar distributed systems.

About Jones Grove

Jones Grove is a people-first IT recruiting partner based in Charlotte with a trusted national reach. We help companies hire with clarity, delivering IT talent that’s technically sharp, personally vetted, and built to last.

Our approach blends industry insight with steady communication and a clear process. We cut through the noise, focus on long-term fit, and show up every step of the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at every level of the hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.