Backend Lead Engineer

Hyderabad, Telangana
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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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

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