Lead Backend Engineer

As a leader in the engineering team at this dynamic product company, you will play a pivotal role in owning the backend architecture of a global, privacy-first communication platform. Your responsibilities will include: - Architecting backend systems using NestJS and Golang to meet global scale and enterprise-grade performance requirements. - Driving design for microservices, real-time communications (WebSockets, WebRTC), and data stores (PostgreSQL, Redis). - Leading code reviews, enforcing coding standards, and maintaining CI/CD discipline. - Mentoring and upskilling backend engineers. - Collaborating cross-functionally with frontend, DevOps, and product leaders. - Owning technical problem-solving, anticipating bottlenecks, making tough decisions, and preventing technical debt accumulation. - Managing task allocation, workflow discipline, and ensuring seamless collaboration with frontend and DevOps teams. The company is a young and fast-scaling product company with a focus on building the best communication platform in the world. The team comprises engineers from prestigious institutions who are dedicated to quality, performance, and privacy. This is not just any job; it's an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and make a real impact in the world of enterprise communication. To excel in this role, you should have: - 6+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership position. - Proficiency in Golang and Node.js (NestJS). - Strong skills in database tuning (PostgreSQL, Redis). - A solid understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and scalable deployment practices. - Experience in building real-time systems at scale. - A proven track record of shipping production-grade, high-performance systems. The tech stack here is advanced, focusing on socket-driven communication infrastructure, distributed control towers, multi-category encryption, and more. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology. The company is based in Navi Mumbai but has a global vision, aiming to revolutionize enterprise communication on a worldwide scale. If you are looking to take ownership of backend architecture, work closely with experienced founders, and have a significant impact on the product used by a large number of enterprise users, this role is for you. Joining this team will not only accelerate your growth in terms of experience and learning but also pave the way for unparalleled opportunities in the tech industry.,