Job Description : Backend TL (Golang/Python)

About the Role :

We are seeking a seasoned Backend Engineering Manager with deep expertise in Golang and 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 :

- 7+ years of professional experience in backend technologies.

- 2-3 years as Tech lead and driving delivery.

Technical Skills :

- Strong hands-on expertise in Golang and 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 23 appraisal cycles.

- Strong experience working with product managers to deliver consumer-facing applications.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Good-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.

What We Offer :

- Opportunity to lead and shape a backend engineering team building at scale.

- A culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.

- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.