Track Lead

Job
Title:
Track
Lead
API
Service
Development
in
Node
and
related
technologies

Job
Description:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic
Track Lead
with
14+ years of API & micro-service development
experience
using Node and related technologies to lead our engineering efforts in building scalable and high-performance API gateways and microservices for our eCommerce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor and manage a team of developers.

Key Responsibilities:

1.
Technical
Leadership:

• Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using
  Node and related technologies, like Go & Python
  .
• Architect solutions that ensure high performance, low latency, and scalability for the eCommerce platform.
• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles.

2
. Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.
• Conduct regular Scrum meetings, periodic performance reviews, and overall team- building activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Project Oversight:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes.

4. Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders to discuss project requirements, timelines, and progress.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1.
Technical
Expertise:

• 14+ years of experience in
  micro
  service
  development
  , with at least 8 years specializing in
  Node and related technologies, like Go & Python.
• Postgre SQL is mandatory
• Should have worked completely
  on backend
• Deep understanding of Node frameworks (e.g., ) and their ecosystem to build scalable micro services.
• Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateways concepts.
• Hands-on experience with
  microservices architecture
  , message queues (e.g. Pub- Sub, Kafka), and event-driven programming.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Technical qualifications in the following areas:
• Node,
  Express,
  Go
  &
  Python
  for API development.
• MongoDB,
  Redis,
  and other NoSQL databases.
• Varnish,
  CDN
  and
  API
  Caching
  strategies.
• Strong focus on
  application
  security
  and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with
  cloud
  platforms
  (e.g.,
  Google
  Cloud, Azure).

2. Leadership and Team Management:

• Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive team environment.

3.
Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical mindset to evaluate, prioritize, and optimize development efforts.

4.
Tools and Methodologies:

• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.

5. Soft Skills:

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in
  eCommerce
  or similar high-traffic, data-intensive domains.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like
  Google
  Cloud, or Azure and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols.