Job Description
- Backend Developer Lead
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: Part-time (Minimum 20 hours/week, 4 hours/day, Monday to Friday between 10 AM - 6 PM)
- Equity: 1.25% Sweat Equity (Upon completion of one year)
- Salary: Contingent on funding
- If you are an experienced backend developer with a passion for building scalable and secure systems and eager to lead a team in a dynamic startup environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in revolutionizing the LegalTech industry!
- LEGABYTE INNOVATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is an innovative LegalTech startup dedicated to transforming the legal services industry. We leverage technology to deliver accessible, affordable, and efficient legal solutions.
- As the Backend Lead at LEGABYTE INNOVATIONS, you will be pivotal in developing and managing our backend infrastructure. This role demands expertise in backend technologies, architecture, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of interns. You will be responsible for the development of our MVP, ensuring our backend systems are robust, scalable, and secure.
- Requirements:
- Experience:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in backend development with a strong focus on FastAPI (Python).
- Proven experience with microservices architecture, Kubernetes, and Docker.
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, particularly Cosmos DB.
- Prior experience in leading projects and managing a team, including mentoring interns.
- Strong understanding of testing methodologies and best practices for backend systems.
- Skills:
- Deep technical expertise in backend development and architecture.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering high-quality work on time.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and guiding a team.
- Ability to create and maintain clear and comprehensive technical documentation.
- Benefits:
- Perks:
- Equity: 1.25% sweat equity upon completing one year with LEGABYTE INNOVATIONS.
- Remote Work: Flexibility to work from anywhere.
- Growth Opportunity: Key role in developing our MVP and contributing to the success of LEGABYTE INNOVATIONS.
- Impact: Opportunity to build a revolutionary product that will disrupt the LegalTech industry.
- Compensation:
- Salary is contingent on securing funding, with equity compensation aligning with company milestones.
- If you are an experienced backend developer with a passion for building scalable and secure systems and eager to lead a team in a dynamic startup environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in revolutionizing the LegalTech industry!
Job Responsibilities
- Backend Development:
- Lead the design and implementation of backend services using FastAPI (Python) to ensure high-performance, scalable, and secure solutions.
- Architect and manage microservices using Kubernetes and Docker for seamless deployment and scalability.
- Develop and maintain backend infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with a focus on Cosmos DB for database management.
- Optimize backend systems for high availability, fault tolerance, and low latency.
- Project Management:
- Oversee backend-related projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for backend processes, systems, and codebases.
- Manage and mentor a team of backend interns, providing guidance and support to enhance their skills and contributions.
- Set and track KPIs and KRAs for the backend team, ensuring alignment with project goals and deadlines.
- Technical Leadership:
- Engage in hands-on coding to address complex backend challenges and develop innovative solutions.
- Implement rigorous testing protocols to ensure backend system reliability and security.
- Provide hands-on support to interns, helping them understand complex concepts and improve their coding skills.
- Continuously monitor and optimize backend performance to scale with user growth and evolving business needs.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with the Frontend Lead and other team members to ensure seamless integration between backend and frontend systems.
- Collaborate with product managers and designers to align backend development with overall product objectives.
Location
Remote