Senior Backend Tech Lead-5557

For a fast-growing startup, we are looking for a Senior Backend Tech Lead (Hands-On).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-scale backend systems handling millions of operations per day
• Architect scalable and high-performance backend services
• Own projects end-to-end — from design through Production
• Develop and maintain REST APIs using Python and Java
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance optimization across Cloud and On-Prem environments
• Work with AWS / GCP / Azure, including deployment and infrastructure processes
• Optimize performance of large-scale databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
• Mentor developers while remaining 80–90% hands-on

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend development experience (Python and Java)
• 5+ years of experience as a Tech Lead
• Proven experience building and supporting high-scale production systems
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservices architectures
• Experience with FastAPI, Pydantic, SQLAlchemy (or equivalents)
• Experience with Spring / Hibernate (or equivalents)
• Experience with messaging and real-time systems (Celery, Redis, Sentry or similar)
• Strong experience working with large databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to lead end-to-end
• Fluent English
• Experience working in Agile environments

Advantage

• Experience with On-Prem deployments
• Startup experience
• Strong DevOps orientation and passion for automation and performance