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Lead Software Engineer - Backend
Location
India
Posted
57 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Software Engineer - Backend
Sortly
Sortly, known for its simplicity and user-focused design, is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to drive the scalability, reliability, and performance of our backend systems. In this role, you’ll lead by example - writing clean, maintainable code, guiding design decisions, and mentoring engineers. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features and ensure our systems are robust, efficient, and built for growth. What You’ll Be Doing - Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs. - Lead architecture discussions and guide technical design decisions across projects. - Write clean, testable, and efficient code while enforcing best engineering practices through code reviews. - Monitor system health and participate in on-call rotations to ensure uptime and reliability. - Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive long-term solutions. - Mentor and support engineers through technical guidance and knowledge sharing. Requirements - 7+ years of backend engineering experience in product-based companies. - Strong knowledge of any coding language & ability to pick up new languages quickly - Proven experience designing distributed systems and working with cloud platforms. - Solid understanding of databases, caching, and system design fundamentals. - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking, with a focus on reliability and scalability. - Demonstrated leadership in owning projects end-to-end and mentoring peers. - Self-motivated, proactive, and passionate about building high-quality systems that power delightful user experiences. BenefitsIn addition to working with fun, passionate, and inspired colleagues, you’ll enjoy: - A remote-first culture with flexible hours to help you do your best work. - A competitive compensation package. - Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family including term life insurance, unlimited telehealth (including mental health), annual health checkups, diet coaching, veterinary care, and physiotherapy support. - Learning and development stipend to keep your skills sharp. - Home office setup allowance for a comfortable workspace. - Team offsites focused on fun, connection, and collaboration. - Supportive colleagues invested in your growth and success.
Benefits
- 401(K), Continuing education stipend, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Family medical leave, Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Health insurance, Open door policy, Life insurance, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Remote work program, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Vision insurance, Mental health benefits, Home-office stipend for remote employees, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits, Company-wide vacation
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