Lead Backend Engineer (Remote)

Position: Lead Backend EngineerLocation: RemoteExperience: 10+ YearsBudget: 1.7 LPMEmployment Type: [Contract]Required Skills & Qualifications:10+ years of proven backend engineering experience.Strong proficiency in Python.Expertise in SQL (Postgres) and database optimization.Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs.Strong command of FastAPI and microservices architecture.Solid knowledge of debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.Nice to Have:Experience with Agentic Systems or ability to quickly adopt them.Exposure to modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).