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Team Lead Backend Developer Position: Team Lead Backend Developer Experience: 710+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time Location: On-Site Department: Technology / Engineering Reporting To: Engineering Manager / CTO About the Role We are looking for an experienced and technically strong Team Lead Backend Developer to lead our backend development team and take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, REST APIs, microservices, and cloud technologies, along with proven experience in team leadership, code reviews, architecture, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend developers.Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications.Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and Express.js.Design efficient database structures, schemas, queries, and indexing strategies using MongoDB.Review code and ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, security guidelines, and development processes.Take ownership of backend architecture, technical decisions, and system design.Collaborate with frontend developers, QA engineers, DevOps, product managers, and other stakeholders.Break down business requirements into technical tasks and assign them effectively to team members.Monitor project progress, identify technical risks, and ensure timely delivery.Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, and RBAC.Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and database efficiency.Work with caching technologies such as Redis where required.Design and implement integrations with third-party APIs and external services.Participate in deployment, troubleshooting, production support, and incident resolution.Work with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Implement and maintain logging, monitoring, error handling, and security practices.Conduct technical discussions, interviews, and evaluations for backend development candidates.Stay updated with emerging backend technologies, frameworks, architecture patterns, and industry best practices.Required Skills 610+ years of experience in backend development.Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and Express.js.Excellent knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript.Strong experience with MongoDB and database design.Strong understanding of REST APIs, API design, and microservices architecture.Experience with JWT, OAuth, RBAC, and backend security.Experience with Redis or other caching technologies.Good understanding of Git and version control systems.Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.Strong knowledge of application performance optimization and scalability.Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.Understanding of Docker and containerization is preferred.Good understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.Leadership & Management Skills Proven experience leading and mentoring backend developers.Ability to conduct effective code reviews and technical discussions.Strong task planning, delegation, and project management skills.Ability to make sound technical decisions and take ownership of deliverables.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.Experience in handling multiple projects and priorities.Education Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.Equivalent practical experience may also be considered.Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a product-based or SaaS company.Experience designing high-traffic and distributed systems.Knowledge of message queues such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.Familiarity with Kubernetes and advanced Docker deployment.Experience with automated testing and backend testing frameworks.Understanding of system design and software architecture.Experience in mentoring junior and mid-level developers.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely delivery of backend projects and features.Code quality, maintainability, and test coverage.Application performance and scalability.Reduction in production defects and technical debt.Team productivity and technical growth.Successful implementation of scalable backend architecture.Effective collaboration with product, frontend, QA, and DevOps teams.What We Offer Opportunity to lead and build a strong backend engineering team.Exposure to modern technologies and scalable product development.Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.Opportunities for technical and leadership development.Competitive compensation based on experience and expertise.Compensation: 700,000.00 - 1,000,000.00 per year Work Location: In person .
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