Lead Backend Engineer

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Python and FastAPI**.**
• Design secure, high-performance REST APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Build and optimize database solutions using PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Implement cloud-native applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Define backend architecture, system design, and coding best practices.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability.
• Lead code reviews, mentor developers, and provide technical guidance.
• Collaborate with Product, DevOps, and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Preferred candidate profile

• 8+ years of backend software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Python and FastAPI.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices, Distributed Systems, and System Design.
• Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL, and at least one NoSQL database.
• Experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, asynchronous programming, and cloud-native architectures.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead, Lead Backend Engineer, or Solution Architect.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.