Lead Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems. In this role, you'll lead by example - writing clean, maintainable code, guiding design decisions, and mentoring engineers. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and ensure our systems are robust, efficient, and built for growth.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.
• Lead architecture discussions and guide technical design decisions across projects.
• Write clean, testable, and efficient code while enforcing best engineering practices through code reviews.
• Monitor system health and participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term solutions.
• Mentor and support engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• 7 years of backend engineering experience in product-based companies.
• Strong knowledge of any coding language and the ability to pick up new languages quickly
• Proven experience designing distributed systems and working with cloud platforms.
• Solid understanding of databases, caching, and system design fundamentals.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a focus on reliability and scalability.
• Demonstrated leadership in owning projects end-to-end and mentoring peers.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about building high-quality systems that power delightful user experiences.