Technical Lead

We're hiring a Tech Lead to own the backend architecture and engineering culture of a fast-growing HR-Tech platform used by 100+ enterprise clients across India.This isn't a "manage the team and attend standups" role. You'll be hands-on with architecture decisions, own the deployment environment, and work directly with founders who came from Gallup and IIM Ahmedabad.The stack is Node.js, Docker, Kafka, and cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP).The role is right for you if:- You've led backend teams and still enjoy being close to the code- You've built or significantly improved a CI/CD pipeline in production- You can explain a technical trade-off to a business stakeholder without making them feel talked down to- You want ownership, not just a title.What you'll be doing:- Designing and maintaining backend systems built for scale, security, and reliability- Leading and mentoring a team of backend engineers through sprint cycles and beyond- Owning cloud infrastructure (AWS / Azure / GCP) and keeping deployments stable and fast- Improving CI/CD practices and automating what shouldn't require human intervention- Translating product requirements into technical specs the team can actually execute- Conducting code reviews that raise quality without slowing people down- Working directly with founders and business stakeholders — not through layers of managementWhat we're looking for:- 5–8 years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role- Strong backend development skills in Node.js (Python or Java is a bonus)- Hands-on cloud experience — building and managing infrastructure, not just deploying to it- Comfort with Docker, Kafka, and Linux environments- Experience running Agile teams — sprint planning, retrospectives, the works- Clear communication and the ability to make decisions under ambiguity- B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science or Information TechnologyLocation: Mumbai (on-site) Experience: 5–8 years Start: ImmediateIf this sounds like the role you've been looking for, apply below or send a message directly. The process is fast and so is the decision.