Technical Lead - Backend - Mumbai(WFO)

Job Description

Role in nutshell: The role involves researching and solving critical, complex and challenging problems impacting our business objectives. Reporting to an Engineering Manager, you will be part of a high performing team, with primary responsibility of leading & mentoring a small group (2-3) of engineers and delivering objectives and key results. Please note: This role will need more of an in-office presence and hence we are prioritising candidates based in Mumbai or willing to relocate to Mumbai for this position. Desired experience: Good experience in at least one scripting language: Ruby, Nodejs, Python, AppleScript, Unix shell or similar. Familiar with one compiled language: C, Java, C ++, Go or similar Good working knowledge of operating systems(windows and linux) and networking concepts. Ability to work on Windows and Linux platforms beyond user and application layers, including file systems, kernels, custom installations, shell scripting, internal APIs, etc Relevant software engineering experience of 6+ years What will you do? Solving critical, complex and challenging problems by designing and developing highly scalable, available and reliable user centric applications Contribute and lead development across web application/app layers, backend systems, databases, open source code bases, streaming and other associated technologies Research and adapt cutting edge technologies as per product requirements in a rapid paced environment Write & review tech specs, mentor junior engineers and review code Take initiatives and display high levels of ownership and commitment