Backend Tech Lead

We are looking for a hands-on Backend Tech Lead to design and implement scalable backend solutions end-to-end for an enterprise-grade Geospatial Intelligence Platform that delivers real-time insights for public safety and emergency management. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions, directly implementing them, and leading the backend team while leveraging AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot and CodeRabbit to enhance development efficiency, quality, and consistency. Experience with PostGIS for geospatial data handling will be considered a strong plus. This is a high-impact, mission-critical role that combines solution architecture, backend development, and leadership. You will translate requirements into technical designs, drive implementation, and lead the backend team using modern engineering practices and AI-assisted workflows.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Design & Implementation (Hands-On)-

• Design and architect scalable, secure, and resilient backend systems using modern architectural principles and Domain-Driven Design (DDD).
• Write production-grade code in Node.js and TypeScript using Fastify or NestJS frameworks.
• Design, optimize, and maintain high-performance PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and indexing.
• Build and maintain REST / GraphQL APIs and integrate caching and session management using Redis.
• Ensure the architecture remains loosely coupled, modular, and optimized for real-time data processing.

Cloud and DevOps Practices-

AI-Enabled Workflow (Mandatory)-

Leadership-

Required Skills (Must-Haves)-

Preferred Experience-