Lead Software Engineer - Backend - Mumbai - ref. a25377715

Job Description

About The Products

The company has made notable acquisitions and received recognition for its contributions to the industry.

• Own and Deliver Mission-Critical Systems: Take full ownership of backend systems and services, ensuring they meet enterprise-grade performance, scalability, and security standards.
• Build & Architect Enterprise Ready Solutions: Design and implement APIs, microservices, and backend infrastructure tailored for Build-Your-Own-Cloud (BYOC) and On-Premise service models.
• Drive Enterprise Integrations: Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to integrate their systems into enterprise workflows while adhering to compliance, scalability, and robustness standards.
• Develop and Enhance Tooling: Build enterprise-grade tools to support seamless integrations and operations, with a focus on efficiency and user-friendliness.
• Optimize System Performance: Identify bottlenecks in existing systems and develop strategies to enhance performance using efficient algorithms and architecture designs.
• Mentor Engineering Talent: Guide and coach team members on best practices for backend, enterprise integrations, and full-stack development, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Champion Security and Compliance: Ensure all systems are secure, resilient, and compliant with enterprise standards for privacy and data protection.
• Stay at the Forefront of Innovation: Continuously research and implement emerging technologies, methodologies, and best practices in enterprise engineering.

• A minimum of 6+ years of relevant experience in Backend Engineering and building On-Prem/BYOC systems for Enterprises
• Excellent problem-solving, architecture, and algorithm design skills
• Extensive experience building complex, large-scale web applications with modern backend languages (e.g., Node.js, Python, etc.)
• Strong experience with database design, optimization, querying, and Storage Engineering (e.g. PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Proficiency in containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker, HELM, Kubernetes etc.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or equivalent) and on-premise infrastructure
• Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for enterprise-grade solutions
• Experience enterprise authentication methods (OAuth, SAML, LDAP) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
• Basic Understanding of front-end technologies such as React, HTML, and CSS to ensure smooth collaboration with frontend teams
• Expertise in building tooling and frameworks for enterprise integrations and maintenance
• Exceptional technical communication and collaboration skills, capable of achieving successful outcomes with colleagues at all levels, from junior engineers to senior executives