Job Description: Backend TL (Python)
About the Role
We are seeking a seasoned Backend Tech Lead with deep expertise in Python to lead our backend team. The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in backend technologies and 2–3 years of proven engineering mentoring experience, having successfully scaled systems and shipped B2C applications in collaboration with product teams.
Responsibilities
Technical & Product Delivery
● Oversee design and development of backend systems operating at 10K+RPM scale.
● Guide the team in building transactional systems (payments, orders, etc.) and behavioral systems (analytics, personalization, engagement tracking).
● Partner with product managers to scope, prioritize, and release B2C product features and applications.
● Ensure architectural best practices, high-quality code standards, and robust testing practices.
● Own delivery of projects end-to-end with a focus on scalability, reliability, and business impact.
Operational Excellence
● Champion observability, monitoring, and reliability across backend services.
● Continuously improve system performance, scalability, and resilience.
● Streamline development workflows and engineering processes for speed and quality.
Requirements
Experience:
● 7+ years of professional experience in backend technologies.
● 2-3 years as Tech lead and driving delivery.
Technical Skills:
● Strong hands-on expertise in Python.
● Proven track record with high-scale systems (≥10K RPM).
● Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and cloud platforms.
Leadership Skills:
● Demonstrated success in managing teams through 2–3 appraisal cycles.
● Strong experience working with product managers to deliver consumer-facing applications.
● Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Nice-to-Have
● Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
● Experience with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
● Previous leadership experience in B2C product companies operating at scale.
