SDE 2 - Backend

As a Tech Lead at our company, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring a team of skilled engineers while driving the technical direction of our backend systems to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. Here is what you can expect in this role: **Role Overview:** In this role, you will be responsible for owning the overall architecture and design of our systems, ensuring scalability, performance, maintainability, and security. You will be hands-on in technologies such as Ruby, Python, SQL, NoSQL, and event-based systems, with a focus on building highly scalable complex distributed systems. Additionally, you will mentor and guide engineers on technical best practices and career development, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the team. **Key Responsibilities:** - Own the architecture and design of systems for scalability, performance, maintainability, and security. - Be hands-on in Ruby, Python, SQL, NoSQL, and event-based systems. - Mentor and guide engineers on technical best practices and career development. - Collaborate with Product Managers to translate business requirements into technical specifications. - Lead and motivate a high-performing team of engineers. - Monitor system performance, resolve issues proactively, and maintain robust monitoring systems. - Evaluate emerging technologies for potential application to products. - Drive the adoption of AI/ML solutions to enhance product features. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. - Minimum 4 years of professional experience in software engineering with a strong focus on backend development. - At least 1 year of experience leading and mentoring engineering teams. - Proficiency in at least one backend programming language, preferably Ruby or Python. - Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies. - Understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools. - Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. - Proactive hiring mindset to achieve business goals. In addition to these responsibilities and qualifications, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with total freedom and authority, an open and inclusive culture, and great compensation and ESOPS.,