Engineering Lead- Backend

Responsibilities:

High-Quality Code Delivery:
- Write clean, concise, easy-to-read, and well-documented code to ensure the system is maintainable and scalable.
- Ensure code is designed for scalability and performance, anticipating future growth and changes.

System Analysis and Refactoring:
- Analyze existing system code, refactor and optimize it, and write tests to ensure system stability and performance.
- Propose and implement refactoring strategies that improve maintainability, performance, and readability of the system.

People Management & Mentorship:
- Manage a squad of 4-6 backend engineers.
- Conduct regular 1:1s, and deliver constructive feedback.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.

Code Review and Team Collaboration:
- Actively participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback on pull requests, and help the team continuously improve.
- Share best practices to elevate the overall code quality within the team.

Requirements Understanding and System Design:
- Collaborate closely with product and business teams to thoroughly understand requirements and contribute to system architecture design, implementing effective technical solutions.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of scalable systems, ensuring alignment with overall product strategy.
- Identify potential technical challenges early and propose effective solutions.
International Team Collaboration:
- Work with global engineering teams, engaging in technical communication and collaboration to drive product innovation.

Job Requirements:

Educational Background:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.

Experience:
- At least 6 years of backend development experience, including 2+ years leading engineers or tech-leads.

Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in 1-2 backend development languages (Java preferred).
- Strong understanding and practical experience with Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- Experience with microservices architecture is a plus.
- Familiarity with RDBMS databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and caching technologies (e.g., Redis, Memcached).
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD processes.

Communication and Collaboration:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional and international teams, while sharing technical expertise.