Lead Engineer - Backend | Founding Team

Company Description

Projectstudio.Ai provides an all-in-one technology suite designed for design studios to manage every aspect of their projects with ease. From clients, design boards, notes, tasks, quotations, and invoices to vendor management, everything is centralized in one platform. Our AI-powered application enables studios to discover and source designer products through our integrated sourcing marketplace, ensuring seamless procurement at project rates.

Role Description

We are seeking a Lead Engineer - Backend to join our founding team in a full-time, on-site role based in Bengaluru. As the Lead Engineer - Backend, you will design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and backend systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead technical architecture decisions. You will also mentor team members, optimize system performance, and contribute to the development and deployment of cutting-edge features for our platform.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in backend programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.Js
• Experience with cloud services (e.G., AWS, Google Cloud) and database management (SQL / NoSQL)
• Strong knowledge of API design, system architecture, and distributed systems
• Proficiency in testing frameworks, debugging, and optimizing system performance
• Experience with scalability solutions and integrating third-party services is preferred
• Proactive problem-solving skills and experience working in collaborative environments
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred