About the Role :
We are seeking a Lead Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team in Gurugram. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong technical skills, and is passionate about building scalable, high-performance backend systems.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable backend systems
- Lead architecture discussions and contribute to high-level and low-level system design (HLD & LLD)
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using Java and Spring Boot
- Solve complex problems related to system performance, scalability, and reliability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, and DevOps
- Mentor junior developers and help enforce best coding practices
- Participate in code reviews and continuously improve code quality
Key Skills & Requirements :
8.5 to 11 years of hands-on experience in backend developmentStrong programming skills in Java and Spring BootSolid understanding of Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)Deep experience in System Design - both HLD and LLDExperience with microservices architecture and scalable distributed systemsStrong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment and take full ownershipExcellent communication and collaboration Qualifications :Currently working or previously worked in a product-based companyFamiliarity with CI / CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, etc.) is a plusExposure to containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage(ref : hirist.tech)