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Lead Software Engineer – Backend
Location
India
Posted
69 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Lead Software Engineer – Backend
Sortly
• 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.
Job 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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