SDE Lead ( skin in the game, built stuff ground up, rock star engineer ) Experience: 8+ years of full-stack or backend development with proven end-to-end ownership of scalable systems. Role Overview We’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Engineer (SDE) Lead to drive high-impact projects, guide the team, and ensure robust, production-grade systems. The role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and a problem-solving mindset. Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable applications. Manage production systems — servers, databases, infrastructure, logging, and monitoring. Diagnose and resolve complex production issues and performance bottlenecks. Translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable technical solutions. Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and test-driven development (TDD). Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment. Continuously improve systems for performance, scalability, and reliability. Technical Skill Set Backend: Node.js, Java, Python, .NET (any major backend stack) Frontend: React.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cosmos DB — strong in DB design and query optimization Caching / Queues: Redis, Memcached, Kafka, RabbitMQ Architecture: API design, background jobs, asynchronous programming, microservices, ORMs Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD tools, infrastructure automation, networking, monitoring Mobile (Good to have): Flutter, React Native, Dart AI / Automation: Exposure to AI-based tools or system optimization through automation Core Competencies Get stuff done by the team. No excuses. Just results Owns production data with precision and accountability Obsessed with data — sharp data analysis Master of meticulous, high-quality code reviews Expert in Deliveries. Own it. Crush it. Deliver it! Excellent debugging and analytical problem-solving skills Strong understanding of OOPs and functional programming High ownership and accountability in delivery and quality Great communication, leadership, and organizational skills Startup or product-based experience preferred Availability for critical production issues beyond regular hours
Job Title
Technical Lead