Job code: HN-LBE-0901
HiredNext is managing a confidential search for a Lead Backend Engineer – Node.js for a high-scale technology platform. The employer identity will be shared only with appropriately shortlisted candidates.
Role overview
Own and scale the backend architecture of a platform serving high transaction volumes. This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems, scalable microservices, performance engineering and technical leadership.
What you will own
- Own the architecture, design and development of backend systems built on Node.js.
- Design resilient, fault-tolerant distributed systems and event-driven microservices.
- Optimise latency, throughput, data processing and infrastructure cost at scale.
- Lead database architecture across SQL and NoSQL systems, including caching and asynchronous processing.
- Design secure REST and GraphQL APIs and integrations with payment gateways, ERP, CRM, OMS/WMS and third-party platforms.
- Lead backend engineers, architecture reviews, code quality, testing, monitoring and documentation.
- Partner with Product and Engineering leadership on roadmap planning and execution.
Candidate requirements
- 8–12+ years of backend engineering experience, including 5+ years of hands-on Node.js.
- Strong JavaScript and TypeScript expertise.
- Experience with Express.js or NestJS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB and Redis.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, scalability, reliability and security.
- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ and AWS SQS/SNS.
- Strong ownership, problem-solving, communication and engineering-leadership capability.
Good to have
- AWS, GCP or Azure experience.
- Kubernetes and Docker.
- Datadog, Grafana, ELK or OpenTelemetry.
- Ecommerce, Retail, Marketplace, FinTech or Consumer Technology experience.
Location and compensation
Bangalore | On-site / Hybrid | ₹45–50 LPA, depending on experience and fit.
How to apply
Apply through the form below or email your CV to jobs@hirednext.info with the subject HN-LBE-0901 | Lead Backend Engineer | Current Company. Include your current compensation, expected compensation, notice period and present location.
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