Lead Backend Engineer

Company Overview:

We are a leading software development company that specializes in innovative financial and cryptocurrency solutions. We are at the forefront of the digital finance revolution, with a prestigious portfolio that includes top European crypto exchange, innovative fintech banking system for South Africa, and a suite of products such as Crypto Exchange, Forex & Stock Exchange, MT5 Development, Crypto Wallet, NFT marketplaces, Crypto gaming platforms, Neo banking software, and Blockchain consensus mechanisms development.

Role

We are hiring a Head of Backend Engineering to lead and scale our backend engineering team. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role based in Noida, responsible for technical leadership, team management, and delivery ownership of all backend initiatives. You will work closely with product, DevOps, and architecture teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure backend systemsprimarily built with Node.js for mission-critical fintech platforms.

Key

• Lead and manage a team of backend

  engineers across multiple projects and time zones.
• Drive backend

  architecture decisions

  , design reviews, and technical roadmap.
• Set high engineering standards in code quality, testing, CI/CD, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, DevOps, and business teams to align engineering execution with business goals.
• Ensure delivery of

  scalable, reliable, and secure backend services.

• Mentor and grow engineers through performance reviews, skill development, and career planning.
• Own incident response and engineering KPIs for uptime, performance, and delivery timelines.
• Stay up to date with latest backend trends and guide strategic adoption of new technologies.

Requirements

• 10+ years of total backend development experience, with at least

  6+ years in Node.js.

• 3+ years in

  engineering leadership or management roles.

• Strong experience building scalable backend systems, preferably in

  fintech, trading, or high-frequency data platforms.

• Proven track record of

  leading large distributed teams

  and managing remote team members.
• Deep knowledge of backend

  performance tuning, microservices, and API design.

• Expertise in real-time systems, WebSocket communication, and asynchronous architectures.
• Proficiency in managing databases and

  caches (PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB).

• Strong familiarity with

  CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud infrastructure.

• Experience with security protocols, compliance requirements, and data protection best practices.

Preferred

• Prior experience in

  fintech, crypto platforms, or payment systems.

• Familiarity with distributed messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Exposure to infrastructure and deployment using Kubernetes

Why Choose Delta6labs

At Delta6labs, we believe our people are the driving force behind our innovation and success. Every team member plays a vital role in shaping our future, and we foster a collaborative environment where knowledge, creativity, and passion thrive. Joining Delta6labs means becoming part of a dynamic team thats redefining the industry through innovation, growth, and value. You&aposll work alongside exceptional colleagues on meaningful projectsand were committed to helping you thrive in your career journey.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and paid holidays
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• Health and well-being programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Team-building office trips and events
• A culture that celebrates individuality, collaboration, and fun

If you&aposre looking to grow, make an impact, and be part of a team that truly values your contributionswelcome to Delta6labs.

Ready to build your future with us Lets grow together.