Description :
Position : Tech Lead Backend (Mumbai)
Responsibilities :
- Lead backend architecture, design, and development on modern distributed systems.
- Mentor and guide a backend engineering team, ensuring high quality and best practices in coding, reviews, and deployment.
- Drive and participate in technical discussions for scalable, cloud-native solutions.
- Oversee system design for performance, reliability, and maintainability using Java / Kotlin / Node.js (or relevant stack), RESTful APIs, and microservices.
- Own, implement, and optimize backend services and database stores (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-grade solutions.
- Ensure efficient CI / CD, containerization, and deployment strategies (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins or similar).
- Take charge of code reviews, release management, and monitoring / alerting in production.
- Foster professional growth for the engineering team through regular feedback and learning opportunities.
Requirements :
5-9 years hands-on experience building and scaling backend systems (preferably in Java, GoLang, Python or Node.js).Strong experience with microservices architecture and RESTful API design.Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases : PostgreSQL, MongoDB (or equivalent).Experience working on cloud platforms, preferably Azure or AWS.Deep understanding of CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, and monitoring tools (Prometheus / Grafana or similar).Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.Proven ability to mentor and lead teams in an agile, fast-paced environment.Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.Open-source contributions or strong GitHub portfolio is a plus.Experience with scalable, high-availability systems in a start-up or consumer-tech setting.(ref : hirist.tech)