Lead Backend Engineer (Golang)

Job Purpose

Technically lead a team of Golang backend engineers to design, build and maintain high-quality microservices and batch processes for critical retail banking channels of HDFC Bank, ensuring performance, reliability and security.

Job Responsibilities (JR):

• Design and develop Golang-based microservices and batch programs using gRPC, REST and GoRoutines, meeting quality, performance and timeliness goals.
• Provide technical leadership by driving solution design, reviewing approaches and guiding engineers on patterns/best practices.
• Review team code to ensure coding standards, security guidelines, performance and clean code principles.
• Ensure clear, maintainable documentation within codebase and technical artefacts for future maintenance.
• Collaborate with architects, product owners, BAs and QA to refine user stories and ensure end-to-end delivery quality.
• Contribute to CI/CD practices and deployment automation for SIT, UAT and production environments.
• Continuously develop self and team capability in Golang, microservices and backend technology evolution.

Actionable

• Solution and develop assigned user stories in Golang focusing on security, code quality, performance and reliability.
• Complete thorough unit testing and basic integration testing ensuring adequate coverage.
• Perform detailed code reviews, provide actionable feedback and ensure timely closure.
• Troubleshoot/resolve defects across development, SIT and UAT within agreed SLAs.
• Participate in daily scrums providing accurate estimates, status and risk visibility.

Educational Qualifications & Skills:

• Total experience: 11 + years in backend engineering, recent Golang microservices focus.
• Qualification: B Tech/BE in Computer Science, Electronics or related discipline.
• Key Skills: 3-5 years hands-on Golang APIs/microservices (gRPC, REST, GoRoutines); SQL/NoSQL & persistence layer; microservices architecture; CI/CD & containerization basics; team mentoring ability.