Key Responsibilities:
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Architect and implement REST APIs.
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Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
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Lead integration of GenAI-powered capabilities into backend systems, including prompt-based APIs and tool-using agents.
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Test software to ensure responsiveness, correctness and efficiency.
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Collaborate with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
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Take initiatives to build better and faster solutions to the problems of scale.
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Troubleshoot application-related issues and work with the infrastructure team to triage Major Incidents.
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Experience in analyzing/researching solutions and developing/implementing recommendations accordingly.
Team Management:
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Lead and manage a team of backend developers, setting clear goals, delegating responsibilities, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality solutions.
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Mentor team members through regular one-on-ones, technical guidance, performance feedback, and development planning.
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Plan team capacity and priorities, track delivery commitments, and resolve technical and execution blockers.
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Support hiring and onboarding of backend developers and establish consistent code-review, testing, and engineering practices across the team.
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Work with the AVP Technology to align team priorities with the technology roadmap and communicate delivery
progress, risks, and resource requirements.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
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Minimum of four years of professional experience
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Demonstrated experience managing and mentoring developers, including work allocation, delivery ownership,
and performance feedback.
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Expertise in JavaScript (ES6) and Node JS is a must
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Strong knowledge of algorithms and data structures
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In-depth knowledge of frameworks like Express JS and Restify
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Experience in building backend services for handling data at large scale is a must
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Ability to architect high-availability applications and servers on cloud adhering to best practices; microservices
architecture is preferable
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Experience working with MySQL and NoSQL databases like DynamoDB and MongoDB
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Experience with LangChain, LangGraph, CrewAI, or equivalent GenAI agentic frameworks is a strong plus
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Experience writing complex SQL queries
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In-depth knowledge of Node JS concepts like the event loop
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Ability to perform technical deep-dives into code
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Experience building and deploying GenAI-powered backend services or tools such as prompt routers,
embedding search, and RAG pipelines
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Understanding of communication using WebSockets
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Good understanding of clean architecture and SOLID principles
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Basic knowledge of AWS and Docker containerization is preferable
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Experience in Python is a plus
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Experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor or Claude to accelerate development,
assist in code reviews, and support efficient coding practices is a plus
- Familiarity with Git
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