Lead Backend Developer

Job Title - Lead Backend Developer

We are seeking an accomplished Lead Backend Developer to drive the architecture, development, and delivery of scalable backend systems that support mission-critical business applications. This role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, ensuring high performance, security, and reliability across backend platforms while guiding and mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities Backend Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Define and own backend architecture, system design, and technology standards.
• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-availability backend services.
• Make key technical decisions related to frameworks, tools, and architectural patterns.

Hands-on Development & Code Quality

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and efficient backend code.
• Review code and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Ensure consistency, reusability, and long-term maintainability of backend systems.

API & System Integration

• Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for internal and external integrations.
• Oversee integrations with enterprise systems, third-party platforms, and external services.
• Ensure data integrity, reliability, and security across all integrations.

Performance, Security & Reliability

• Optimize backend performance, scalability, and system stability.
• Implement robust security practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and lead root-cause analysis.

Collaboration & Delivery Management

• Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps teams, and product stakeholders.
• Support sprint planning, technical estimation, and delivery commitments.
• Ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.

Mentoring & Team Development

• Mentor and guide backend developers to elevate technical capability across the team.
• Provide technical coaching, feedback, and performance support.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8-12 years of backend development experience, with proven leadership responsibility.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies such as Java, Python, Node.js, or similar.
• Extensive experience with micro services architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Strong database expertise (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

• Strong architectural and systems-thinking mindset
• Technical leadership and decision-making capability
• Ownership-driven and results-oriented approach
• High attention to performance, security, and quality
• Collaborative and mentor-focused leadership style
• Adaptability to evolving business and technology needs

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Technical leadership role with strategic influence
• Opportunity to design and scale enterprise-grade backend platforms
• Collaborative, engineering-focused work environment
• Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities

Apply now!