Lead Backend Developer

Job Summary

As a Lead Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining back-end systems that support our maritime operations platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of backend services with frontend applications, databases, and other core systems. Your expertise in backend technologies will be crucial in delivering high-performance and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of the maritime sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the team's effectiveness and productivity.
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable, maintainable, and efficient software architecture. 
• Take full ownership of the product lifecycle, from conceptualization through development and deployment.
• Responsible for implementing Test-Driven Development practices, including writing comprehensive unit tests, to ensure high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code.
• Build reusable, modular code and libraries to promote efficiency and consistency across projects.
• Continuously optimize applications for maximum performance, speed, and scalability
• Implement and enforce security best practices and ensure compliance with data protection regulations to safeguard sensitive information
• Maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation for all systems and processes related to the products you own

Required Skills and Qualification

• Proven experience of 5+ years in software development, leadership or management role.
• Strong programming foundation in Python, including debugging and performance analysis. 
• Experience in developing web applications and APIs (REST, XML, other open sources) and good knowledge of any framework Django / Flask. 
• Considerable expertise of the best practice on secure software development and handling of sensitive data 
• Well-established experience in all phases of development requirement gathering, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance, of enterprise-wide application systems. 
• In-depth knowledge of Source Code Repository and experience working with Git. 
• Hands on experience in DB design & Architecture with focus on performance.
• Have knowledge of caching techniques and utilities like Memcache / Redis. 
• Experience working on Apache, Nginx, or any other web/app server. 
• Experience in containerization tool -Docker
• Hands on experience in enterprise level deployment and scaling
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively solve complex problems and make informed decisions.
• Experience in writing reusable code and libraries to improve efficiency and consistency across multiple projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience