Backend Tech Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Tech Lead based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the design and development of scalable, cloud-native backend solutions in a remote and collaborative engineering environment. You will drive technical direction, mentor engineering teams, and contribute to the architecture of high-performance applications. The position requires strong expertise in backend development, cloud platforms, and modern software engineering practices. You will play a key role in shaping reliable, secure, and efficient systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. This is an opportunity to influence engineering standards, improve development processes, and work on complex technical challenges. You will combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver robust software platforms.

The Backend Tech Lead will be responsible for leading backend engineering initiatives, designing scalable architectures, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality cloud-based solutions. Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and implementing scalable, high-performance software solutions leveraging cloud capabilities.
• Leading and mentoring a team of software developers in building cloud-native applications and delivering reliable solutions.
• Driving architectural discussions and technical design decisions for large-scale applications built on AWS and/or Azure.
• Developing and optimizing backend services using Node.js and modern software engineering practices.
• Improving application performance through effective code optimization, resource management, and system analysis.
• Ensuring security best practices are integrated across cloud infrastructure and application development processes.
• Promoting engineering best practices to improve code quality, reliability, testing standards, and delivery efficiency.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, manage priorities, and deliver projects successfully.
• Supporting the adoption of modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, containerization, and infrastructure automation.
• Contributing to the evolution of microservices architectures and serverless solutions.
• Communicating technical strategies and project progress to stakeholders, including senior leadership when required.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate is an experienced backend engineering leader with strong technical expertise in cloud technologies and a proven ability to guide teams through complex software projects. Required qualifications and skills include:

• 7+ years of software development experience with a strong track record of delivering successful projects.
• Extensive backend development experience, particularly with Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably AWS and/or Azure, with relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or equivalent being a plus.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, software design principles, and scalable system architecture.
• Experience designing and implementing cloud-native applications and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and serverless frameworks.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation is a plus.
• Previous experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on cloud-based solutions.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor teams, manage multiple priorities, and influence technical decisions.

Benefits:

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility to collaborate from anywhere.
• Opportunity to lead impactful backend engineering projects using modern cloud technologies.
• Exposure to large-scale architectures, cloud platforms, and advanced software development practices.
• Leadership opportunities through team mentorship and technical ownership.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional and distributed engineering teams.
• Six-month engagement with potential for valuable professional experience and growth.
• Access to challenging technical problems that encourage innovation and continuous learning.