Tech_Lead_Abstraction

Role Description:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Backend Developer Team Lead with deep expertise in Node.js and strong working knowledge of databases such as Cosmos DB/Cassandra or PostgreSQL. In this role, you will guide backend development efforts across complex IT projects, drive architectural decisions, and mentor a team of developers while

collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and high-performance backend services using Node.js.
• Drive technical architecture and design decisions to meet functional and non-functional requirements.
• Manage a team of backend developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries across Cosmos DB/Cassandra or PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Define and enforce best practices in code quality, performance, testing, and security.
• Work with Scrum Master for the planning and execution of sprints in an Agile/Scrum environment.
• Monitor backend services for reliability, availability, and performance; troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and growing the backend development team.

Key Competencies & Skills required

Technical Skills:

• Deep knowledge of Node.js and backend frameworks (e.g., NestJS, Express).
• Hands-on experience designing and optimizing schemas in PostgreSQL or Cosmos DB/Cassandra. o Experience building and consuming RESTful APIs, secure services.
• Knowledge of data privacy and insurance regulatory compliance (e.g., KYC, PII handling).
• Strong understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth 2.0, JWT).
• Proficiency in version control (Git), CI/CD, cloud platforms (Azure),
• Understanding of containerization tools (Docker) and orchestrators (Kubernetes is a plus).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, code debugging abilities, and attention to detail.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Nice to have:

• DevOps familiarity and monitoring/logging (ELK, Kibana).
• Security-first mindset: knowledge of OWASP, rate limiting, encryption, secure API

Behavioral Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working in a global environment
• Willingness to learn and quickly adapt to changing requirements
• Proactive approach to identifying issues and presenting solutions and options

Previous Experience & Qualifications

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science /Engineering/Information Technology
• Candidate with non-computer science degree must have minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Years Experience & Knowledge:

• 38 years of backend development experience, with 2+ years in Node.js.
• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience with one or more of: Cosmos DB, Apache Cassandra, PostgreSQL in real-world projects.
• Solid experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience of working within multi-location teams