Weekday AI

LeadBackendEngineer

₹40–65L Mumbai, Maharashtra, India FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Lead Backend Engineer at Weekday AI. Skills: Node. js, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, NestJS, system architecture, database design, leadership. Oversee and mentor a team of 5-6 backend engineers. ensuring the delivery of high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and timely project completion”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring the delivery of high-quality code; adherence to best practices; timely project completion; build dependable and scalable backend systems; guarantee the delivery of high-quality software; alignment with business goals; meet deadlines

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving capabilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, Minimum of 5 years’ experience in backend development, Node. js, PostgreSQL, JavaScript, Extensive background in system architecture and database design, Proven leadership skills in managing engineering teams, Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for detail, Demonstrated success in scaling backend systems, communication and collaboration skills, Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments, Previous experience in a comparable leadership position, Node. js, PostgreSQL

Nice to Have

Gremlin, Neptune, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, TypeScript, BigQuery, AWS and its cloud services

What You'll Do.

Oversee and mentor a team of 5-6 backend engineers

ensuring the delivery of high-quality code

adherence to best practices

and timely project completion

Participate actively in development using TypeScript

and NestJS to build dependable and scalable backend systems

Efficiently manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases by implementing effective data storage and retrieval strategies

Have expertise in Elasticsearch

Use Neptune and Gremlin to handle complex data structures and their relationships

maintain coding standards

and guarantee the delivery of high-quality software

and report project progress while managing resources effectively to meet deadlines

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work closely with frontend teams, designers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business goals

Communication Scope

communication and collaboration skills

Process & Methodology

Plan, track, and report project progress, managing resources effectively to meet deadlines

Full Job Description

**This role is for one of the Weekday's clients** **Salary range: Rs 4000000 - Rs 6500000 (ie INR 40-65 LPA)** Min Experience: 5 years Location: Mumbai JobType: full-time As a Lead Backend Engineer at our dynamic tech company, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the backend architecture and leading a talented team of 5-6 engineers. Your expertise in a diverse tech stack and your leadership skills will be essential in driving our backend projects to success. **Requirements** **Key Responsibilities** * Oversee and mentor a team of 5-6 backend engineers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code, adherence to best practices, and timely project completion. * Participate actively in development using TypeScript, Node.js, and NestJS to build dependable and scalable backend systems. * Efficiently manage PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases by implementing effective data storage and retrieval strategies. * Have strong expertise in Elasticsearch. * Use Neptune and Gremlin to handle complex data structures and their relationships. * Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, and guarantee the delivery of high-quality software. * Work closely with frontend teams, designers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration and alignment with business goals. * Plan, track, and report project progress while managing resources effectively to meet deadlines. **Required Skills and Qualifications** * **Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.** * Minimum of 5 years’ experience in backend development. * Strong proficiency in Node.js, PostgreSQL, and JavaScript. * Extensive background in system architecture and database design. * Proven leadership skills in managing engineering teams. * Excellent problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for detail. * Demonstrated success in scaling backend systems. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. * Experience working in fast-paced, agile environments. * Previous experience in a comparable leadership positi

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