Lead Backend Engineer

Description :

Lead Backend Engineer | Hyderabad (Hybrid)

Work Model

Location : Hyderabad (Hybrid 2 days onsite)

Experience Level : 5+ years

Shift Timing : Regular IST hours

About the Role :

As part of our exciting growth journey, were expanding our Software Engineering team and are on the lookout for a talented Lead Backend Engineer to join us on a hybrid basis in our Hyderabad office.

This is a rare opportunity to work on high-impact greenfield products for some of the most iconic global sports brands. Youll play a key role in building modern, scalable software systems from the ground up, shaping the future of fan engagement and digital innovation in global sport.

Were looking for a collaborative and hands-on engineer who thrives on solving complex problems with elegant, scalable solutions. Youll lead by example - writing clean, maintainable code while fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

• Write clean, efficient, and reusable backend code following best practices and coding standards.
• Lead and influence technical design, architecture, and backend development of digital projects.
• Work closely with Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and Frontend teams to define and deliver robust technical solutions.
• Set up development frameworks for automation, CI / CD, release management, and code quality.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to mid- and junior-level engineers.
• Be a champion of developer experience, always seeking to improve efficiency and maintainability.
• Promote a blameless culture of learning, code review, and technical excellence.
• Stay up to date with emerging backend technologies and best practices, particularly in sports and digital innovation.

Requirements :

1. Document-based : MongoDB

2. Relational : MySQL or PostgreSQL

Nice to Have :

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