Senior Backend Engineer

Job Overview:We are looking for a seasoned Senior Backend Engineer (SDE III) with over 5 years of experience to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in software development, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale engineering teams and projects. This role requires strategic leadership, the ability to manage complex technical challenges, and the ability to drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence.As a Backend Lead, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, product management, and operations to ensure alignment with the organization’s goals and play a critical role in shaping the technology roadmap and engineering culture.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Team Development: Lead and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage the hiring, training, and career development of engineering staff.Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Define technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational goals.Technical Excellence: Guide the team in designing and implementing scalable, robust software systems. Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure high-quality product delivery.Project and Program Management: Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.Stakeholder Communication: Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, resource allocation, and performance metrics. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.5+ years of experience in software engineeringProven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-impact software projects.Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.Expertise in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks For this role we require expertise in Python/Django and API DevelopmentExperience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices, and distributed systems.Good experience with MySQL and ElasticSearch. Slight experience with other NoSQL and SQL databases.Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Experience in delivering full-stack B2B/SaaS applications including mobile applications, web frontend, and a scalable backend.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.