Software Architect/ Sr. Backend Developer (Hyderabad)

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Software Architect/ Sr.

Backend

Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal

candidate will have 8-12 years of professional software development experience,

with a deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies. This

role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, scalable web

applications, contributing to technical architecture decisions, and mentoring

junior team members. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence

and delivering innovative solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Technical Leadership

• Design and Develop robust, high-performance, and scalable full-stack solutions across the entire software development lifecycle.
• Lead the implementation of new features, from initial concept and design through deployment and maintenance.
• Architect and evolve existing systems, ensuring they are maintainable, efficient, and meet future business demands.
• Write clean, well-tested, and efficient code in line with established best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and other engineers to define scope, requirements, and technical specifications.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.

Mentorship & Process Improvement

• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical growth.
• Drive adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues quickly and effectively.
• Contribute to the improvement of CI/CD pipelines,

automated testing, and deployment processes.

Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Experience: 8-12 years of professional experience in software development, specifically as a Backend Developer.

Back-End: Expert proficiency in at least one major back-end language/framework such as Node.js (Express/NestJS), Python (Django/Flask).

• Databases: Extensive experience with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases.
• APIs: Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Cloud & DevOps: Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform - AWS preferred) and related services. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• AI Expertise: Should be well conversant using AI tools such as OpenAI, Gemini, CursorAI

Soft Skills & Other

• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor team members.
• Agile: Deep understanding and practical experience working in an Agile/Scrum

development environment. Should be well conversant with any leading project management tool.

Desired (Bonus) Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with serverless computing (e.g., AWS Lambda).
• Knowledge of security best practices (OWASP top 10).
• Experience working with large-scale, high-traffic applications.
• Experience with leading project management tools
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Proposed Fixed Salary: 30 Lakhs/annum

Healthcare and Insurance

• Medical Insurance for employees and dependents

Leaves and Time Off

• Casual Leaves, earned Leaves
• Parenting Leaves
• Paid Off on Birthdays

Perks

• Celebrations on successful project completion
• Annual Outing