Staff/Principal Backend Engineer - System Design & Architecture

Job Description : 1. Technical Leadership and Guidance : - Provide technical leadership and guidance to the engineering team. - Mentor and coach junior team members to enhance their technical skills. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical strategies and goals. 2. System Architecture and Design : - Design and develop scalable and efficient backend systems. - Architect and implement APIs and microservices. - Ensure the system architecture meets high availability and performance requirements. 3. Innovation and Continuous Improvement : - Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement in the backend systems. - Drive the adoption of modern technologies and best practices. - Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in backend development. 4. Project Planning and Execution : - Collaborate with product managers to understand project requirements and priorities. - Participate in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation. - Execute projects in a timely manner, meeting quality standards and deadlines. 5. Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution : - Investigate and resolve complex technical issues in the backend systems. - Perform root cause analysis and implement necessary fixes and enhancements. - Ensure proper monitoring and logging to proactively identify and address issues. 6. Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams : - Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver cohesive solutions. - Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality. - Work closely with DevOps and infrastructure teams for deployment and performance optimization. Requirements : - 8 years of experience in backend engineering roles. - Strong expertise in Python, Postgres, React, Typescript, and BigQuery. - Proven track record of technical leadership and guidance. - Experience in system architecture and design of scalable solutions. - Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. - Excellent collaboration and communication skills. - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Note : The office location for this role is Bangalore (HSR or Koramangala). (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: India, IN

Posted Date: 10/23/2024