CleverTap - Lead Backend Engineer - Java/Python

<p><p><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust backend services and APIs that power our products.<br/><br/></p><p>- Architect scalable and maintainable backend systems using best practices and modern technologies.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.<br/><br/></p><p>- Drive technical decisions, code reviews, and enforce coding standards across the backend team.<br/><br/></p><p>- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers to foster skill development and ensure high code quality.<br/><br/></p><p>- Identify performance bottlenecks, optimize application efficiency, and improve system reliability.<br/><br/></p><p>- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.<br/><br/></p><p>- Lead efforts in technical documentation, knowledge sharing, and process improvements.<br/><br/></p><p>- Participate in incident management and root cause analysis to minimize downtime.<br/><br/><b>Qualifications and Skills : </b><br/><br/></p><p>- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.<br/><br/></p><p>- 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong expertise in backend programming languages such as Java, Python, Node.js, Go, or </p><p>Ruby.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficiency with databases (SQL and NoSQL), data modeling, and query optimization.<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).<br/><br/></p><p>- Solid understanding of software design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.<br/><br/></p><p>- Strong communication and leadership abilities to drive technical initiatives</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)