Backend Lead Engineer

About the job

Job Overview We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Backend Lead Engineer (Java) to lead our backend engineering team. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, leading the design and implementation of complex backend services, and ensuring that the team follows best practices. You will play a key role in mentoring engineers, shaping the architecture ... , and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentorship • Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally. • Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide feedback, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture. Architect & Design Solutions • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable and maintainable backend systems and services using Java, Spring Boot, and other relevant technologies. Code Quality & Best Practices • Establish and enforce best practices for clean, maintainable, and high-performance code. • Ensure adherence to coding standards and perform regular code reviews to ensure quality. Collaborate Across Teams • Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Performance Optimization • Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services, ensuring high availability and scalability. Continuous Improvement • Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a high level of efficiency and quality within the team. API Development & Integration • Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring that they are easy to use, secure, and highly performant. System Reliability • Design systems with fault tolerance, resilience, and scalability in mind. Ownership • Take full ownership of the backend systems, from design through deployment and ongoing maintenance. • Own the process of troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues. Agile Development • Lead the team in agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). • 6 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.). • 3 years of experience in a leadership or lead engineer role, managing or mentoring a team of engineers. • Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance backend systems and microservices. • Expertise in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services. • Strong experience with databases (SQL / NoSQL) and database optimization techniques. • Solid understanding of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture). • Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, version control (Git), and modern software development practices. • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on delivering high-quality software. Locations • Gurgaon Skills Required • Nosql • Java • Git • Hibernate • Database Optimization • Docker • Spring Boot • Restful Apis • Sql • Kubernetes • Microservices

Requirements

• Nosql
• Java
• Git
• Hibernate
• Database Optimization
• Docker
• Spring Boot
• Restful Apis
• Sql
• Kubernetes
• Microservices

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Technologies

• Nosql
• Java
• Git
• Hibernate
• Database Optimization
• Docker
• Spring Boot
• Restful Apis
• Sql
• Kubernetes
• Microservices