Tech Lead/Principal Engineer, Backend

: Tech Lead/Principal Engineer, Backend Context

We are in search of a Backend Team Lead with a solid foundation in Golang and SQL databases (Postgres SAP Hana), and extensive knowledge of backend systems architecture. The successful candidate will play a critical role in leading the development team, making key system design decisions, and fostering an environment conducive to growth and learning. This position requires an individual who is not only technically proficient but also exhibits strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers in the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend services.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with SQL, especially in the context of Postgres and SAP Hana, optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity.
• Guide architectural decisions, advocate for best practices in system design, and anticipate future scaling challenges.
• Work collaboratively with product managers and other stakeholders to define requirements, deliverables, and set expectations for development tasks.
• Foster a team culture that is focused on quality code, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Encourage a learning environment, promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth among team members.
• Utilize existing libraries and tools to maximize development efficiency without compromising on system performance.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for non-technical partners, translating complex concepts into understandable language and actionable items.
• Lead by example in the resolution of challenging software issues, implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
• Maintain a collaborative, approachable leadership style, encouraging team members to seek guidance and offering support as needed.
• Ensure the team is proficient with DevOps practices, including Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines, to streamline development and deployment processes.
• Ensure unit testing is an integral part of the development process; lead by example by implementing thorough tests and advocating for test-driven development (TDD) practices.

• Bachelors or masters degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional backend development experience, with a demonstrated trajectory of increasing responsibility.
• Strong background in Golang and expert-level experience with SQL and database design (Postgres, SAP Hana).
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers.
• Robust understanding of system design principles and a track record of delivering scalable, high-quality software.
• Effective communication skills, capable of liaising between technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and the implementation of CI/CD pipelines is essential.

• Programming Language: Golang
• Databases: PostgreSQL, SAP Hana
• Cache and Storage: Redis
• Search Engine: Elasticsearch
• Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment: Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines
• Version Control: Git
• Monitoring Tools: Knowledge of system monitoring tools (e.g., Datadog, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Cloud Services: Experience with cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure)
• API Design: RESTful API, GraphQL, GRPC
• Microservices Architecture: Experience with microservices design and deployment
• React and Node JS experience will be an added advantage.

Locations: West Bengal, Kolkata, India