Harri Software Development And Solutions India Pvt Ltd

Role and Responsibilities As a Lead Backend Engineer in our India team, you will be responsible for: Writing clean, modular, reusable, testable, and well-documented code that adheres to coding standards. Developing unit tests and performing integration testing to ensure code reliability and maintainability. Troubleshooting and debugging complex production issues, identifying root causes, and implementing solutions quickly. Designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, efficient, and secure backend systems with a focus on performance and reliability. Ensuring alignment with global coding and design standards for consistency and interoperability. Proactively identifying optimizations to enhance system performance, availability, and responsiveness. Architecting robust security structures and designing efficient, scalable data storage solutions. Leading and mentoring a team of engineers: task assignment, technical guidance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Taking ownership of team deliverables and meeting agreed timelines. Participating in hiring activities, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing engineers. Supporting onboarding and orientation of new team members. Providing regular progress updates against goals, KPIs, and addressing roadblocks. Collaborating with product managers, frontend engineers, and QA teams to deliver new features. Actively participating in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and fostering a collaborative culture. Staying current with backend technologies, tools, and trends, and driving adoption of innovations (including AI). Qualifications & Skills Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science or related field. Core Expertise : Strong experience in Python development . Proficiency with Django framework . Experience with Object-Relational Mappers (ORMs) such as Django ORM or SQLAlchemy. Strong knowledge of relational databases (Postgres/MySQL) – design, complex queries, and optimization. Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB/DynamoDB) is highly desirable. Hands-on experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and at least one of GraphQL, gRPC, or WebSockets. Proficient with Git/GitHub for version control and collaborative workflows. Technical Add-ons (Preferred) : Experience with AWS cloud services in production systems. Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Familiarity with microservices architecture and SOA best practices. Knowledge of shell scripting (bash) is a plus. Experience with AI developer tools (Copilot, Cursor, MCP servers, etc.) is a strong advantage. Leadership & Process : Proven experience in leading and mentoring software engineers . Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies and tools like JIRA. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in English.