Backend Developer Lead
SRM Technologies
Job Description
π We're Hiring: Technical Lead β Backend Systems π
Are you a passionate backend engineering leader who loves architecting scalable systems while staying hands-on with coding?
We are looking for a Technical Lead - Backend Systems with 10+ years of experience to drive backend architecture, system design, and technical decision-making for large-scale distributed applications.
What You'll Do
β Design and build highly scalable, resilient, and maintainable backend systems
β Define architecture standards, service boundaries, and integration patterns
β Lead the development of high-performance backend services using Python & FastAPI
β Architect distributed systems, microservices, event-driven platforms, and modular applications
β Optimize database design across PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL technologies
β Drive technical discussions, mentor engineers, and establish engineering best practices
β Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders
Key Skills & Experience
βοΈ 10+ years of backend/software engineering experience
βοΈ 3+ years of hands-on FastAPI development in production environments
βοΈ Expert-level Python programming skills
βοΈ Strong experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL databases
βοΈ Deep understanding of:
- Distributed Systems
- Microservices & Event-driven Architecture
- SOLID Principles & Design Patterns
- System Design & Scalability
βοΈ Experience with Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker, CI/CD, and Kubernetes
βοΈ Proven track record of leading architecture decisions and technical teams
β Nice to Have
β’ Monolith to Microservices migration experience
β’ Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS, or similar messaging systems
β’ OAuth2, JWT, API Gateways & Rate Limiting
β’ Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Senior Backend Engineer, or Solution Architect
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to own backend architecture and technical strategy
- Work on high-scale distributed systems
- Lead and mentor a talented engineering team
- Drive impactful technology decisions across the organization
Interested candidates can apply or send their profile directly.
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