Lead and manage a team of backend engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development support.
Drive the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems that support our product offerings.
Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other team members to understand requirements and deliver innovative solutions.
Follow coding standards, best practices, and a culture of collaboration and code reviews to ensure the production of clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive innovation within the team.
Set clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for the team and ensure alignment with company goals.
Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, participate in sprint planning and contribute to successfully delivering sprint goals.
Create and maintain technical documentation, including design specifications, implementation details, and user guides.
Handle performance management, hiring, and onboarding of new team members.
Skills Required:
Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
Strong knowledge of software engineering principles, system design, and architecture
Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC)
Familiarity and working experience with Golang.
Good knowledge of developing efficient and performant REST APIs
Familiarity with implementing Authentication and Authorisation mechanisms Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in SQL
Experience with NoSQL databases (eg. MongoDB and Cassandra)
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
Familiarity with Docker and best DevOps practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Exposure to Linux/Unix-based systems and basic shell-scripting knowledge
Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and customers
Required Experience:
8-12 years of relevant experience - Hands-on development experience along with team management.
Should be from Computer Science background and must have worked on product design & development.