Technical Lead

SDE Lead ( skin in the game, built stuff ground up, rock star engineer )

Experience : 8+ years of full-stack or backend development with proven end-to-end ownership of scalable systems.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Engineer (SDE) Lead to drive high-impact projects, guide the team, and ensure robust, production-grade systems. The role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and a problem-solving mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable applications.

Manage production systems — servers, databases, infrastructure, logging, and monitoring.

Diagnose and resolve complex production issues and performance bottlenecks.

Translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable technical solutions.

Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and test-driven development (TDD).

Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Continuously improve systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Technical Skill Set

Backend : Node.js, Java, Python, .NET (any major backend stack)

Frontend : React.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design

Databases : PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cosmos DB — strong in DB design and query optimization

Caching / Queues : Redis, Memcached, Kafka, RabbitMQ

Architecture : API design, background jobs, asynchronous programming, microservices, ORMs

Cloud & DevOps : AWS, GCP, Azure, CI / CD tools, infrastructure automation, networking, monitoring

Mobile (Good to have) : Flutter, React Native, Dart

AI / Automation : Exposure to AI-based tools or system optimization through automation

Core Competencies

Get stuff done by the team. No excuses. Just results

Owns production data with precision and accountability

Obsessed with data — sharp data analysis

Master of meticulous, high-quality code reviews

Expert in Deliveries.  Own it. Crush it. Deliver it!

Excellent debugging and analytical problem-solving skills

Strong understanding of OOPs and functional programming

High ownership and accountability in delivery and quality

Great communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Startup or product-based experience preferred

Availability for critical production issues beyond regular hours