Director - Backend Engineering

3 months ago

Hyderabad, India ZAZZ Full time
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and oversee backend development projects, ensuring adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and security.
  • Design and implement robust and scalable microservices architectures to support our business objectives.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the backend development team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Conduct regular code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate with project managers, front-end developers, and designers to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.
  • Manage and prioritize multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated effectively.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in backend development.


Technical Requirements: 

  • Proficiency in backend programming languages such as JavaScript (Node.js), PHP (Laravel, Yii frameworks), Python, and Java.
  • Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Experience with serverless architectures and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • In-depth knowledge of cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) including computing, storage, database, networking, and security services.
  • Experience with infrastructure such as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation.
  • Strong understanding of both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) database technologies.
  • Proficiency in database design, optimization, and management for high-load environments.
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Expertise in caching mechanisms and database scaling configurations.

Security:
  • Proficiency in implementing security protocols, encryption standards, and data protection laws.
  • Experience with OAuth, JWT, and other authentication mechanisms.
  • Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10) and how to prevent them.

Team Management:
  • Code Reviews: Regular, detailed code reviews to assess code quality, adherence to standards, and implementation of best practices. This also includes evaluating the team's ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
  • Performance Metrics: Use key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery timelines, bug rates, and system performance metrics to evaluate the team's effectiveness.
  • Project Outcomes: Evaluate the success of projects in terms of meeting requirements, staying within budget, and delivering on time. This includes assessing the team's ability to work collaboratively and adapt to changes.
  • Professional Development: Assess each team member's growth in technical skills, knowledge sharing, and contributions to the team's success. Encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional development.
  • Leadership and Initiative: Evaluate team members' abilities to take initiative, lead by example, and contribute to strategic discussions. This includes their participation in planning, problem-solving, and innovation.


Requirements
  • 10+ years of software development experience.
  • Minimum 5 years in backend development.
  • 3 years leading backend projects.
  • Proficiency in Node.js, PHP, Python.
  • Strong microservices architecture knowledge.
  • Experience in RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Understanding of IaC tools (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation).
  • Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to mentor and develop talent.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong security implementation skills.
  • Continuous learning mindset.
  • Bachelor's degree in CS or related field.


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