Backend Lead Engineer
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Lead to join our Centre of Excellence (COE) team, delivering scalable backend solutions for multiple clients. This role demands deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a hands-on approach to architecture and development using Java or Python, with added preference for Temporal.io experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the backend architecture and development efforts across client projects
- Design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance APIs and microservices
- Collaborate closely with frontend teams, DevOps, and product managers
- Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence
- Contribute to code reviews, CI/CD, and deployment best practices
Must-Have Skills:
- 7+ years of backend development experience in Java or Python
- Proven experience with microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of distributed systems and asynchronous workflows
- Temporal.io experience – 1 year minimum is acceptable
- Expertise in RESTful APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Experience leading development teams or projects
Nice-to-Have:
- Exposure to multiple client delivery in a COE setup
- Familiarity with DevOps, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and event-driven systems