Lead Backend Developer

As a Senior Software Engineer / Technology Lead - Backend (.NET/SQL) at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading a small team of backend engineers and driving the development of new enhancements for our core platforms. Your expertise in .NET and T-SQL will be essential in building robust solutions, troubleshooting complex issues, and mentoring your team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader passionate about backend development in FEC, F&B, and Parks automation domains. **Key Responsibilities:** - Guide, manage, and mentor a backend engineering team of approximately 4 members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. - Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy scalable and maintainable backend services, APIs, and database solutions using .NET (C#) and T-SQL. - Take ownership of technical design and implementation for new features and enhancements requested for our POS and web platforms. - Dive into existing codebases (.NET and T-SQL) to thoroughly understand current system functionality, data flows, and business logic, becoming a subject matter expert. - Act as a key escalation point for diagnosing and resolving complex production issues related to the backend systems. Perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions. - Provide technical direction, conduct code reviews, establish and enforce coding standards and best practices within the team. - Clearly articulate how backend systems work and answer technical questions from team members and other stakeholders. - Work closely with front-end developers, QA testers, product managers, and potentially clients to deliver integrated solutions. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. - Minimum of 5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a strong focus on systems using .NET Framework / .NET Core (C#). - Proven, significant experience in backend software development using the .NET framework / .NET Core (C#, ASP.NET Web API, Entity Framework). - Expert-level proficiency in T-SQL, including writing and optimizing complex queries, stored procedures, functions, and understanding database design principles (preferably with MS SQL Server). - Demonstrated ability to read, understand, and analyze complex legacy code to determine functionality and troubleshoot issues effectively. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in debugging and resolving production system issues. - Experience in leading technical initiatives or mentoring junior engineers. - Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), APIs, and backend architecture patterns. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Mangaluru, Karnataka, India, with work from office mode and working hours from 9.30 AM to 6.30 PM IST.,