Team Lead – Backend Developer

Summary

Lead a backend team building scalable, secure applications using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, REST APIs, and cloud technologies on-site in New Delhi.

Position: Team Lead – Backend Developer

Experience: 6–10+ Years

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-Site

Department: Technology / Engineering

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Team Lead – Backend Developer to lead our backend team and build scalable, secure, and high-performance applications using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, REST APIs, and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and manage backend developers.
  • Design and develop scalable backend applications and REST APIs.
  • Manage Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and microservices development.
  • Conduct code reviews and ensure coding standards.
  • Handle system design, architecture, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate with frontend, QA, DevOps, and product teams.
  • Manage task allocation, project delivery, and technical issues.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, Redis, and third-party integrations.
  • Support deployment and production troubleshooting.
Required Skills
  • 6–10+ years of backend development experience.
  • Strong experience in Node.js, Express.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, and MongoDB.
  • Knowledge of REST APIs, Microservices, JWT, OAuth, and RBAC.
  • Experience with Redis, Git, AWS/Azure/GCP, CI/CD, and Docker.
  • Strong leadership, communication, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
  • Good understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Preferred
  • Experience in a product-based/SaaS company.
  • Knowledge of RabbitMQ/Kafka, Kubernetes, and system design.
  • Experience mentoring and managing development teams.
Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.

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