Job Description
<p><b style="background-color: inherit;">Role Overview :</b><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable applications.<br/><br/>- Manage production systems - servers, databases, infrastructure, logging, and monitoring.<br/><br/>- Diagnose and resolve complex production issues and performance bottlenecks.<br/><br/>- Translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable technical solutions.<br/><br/>- Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and test-driven development (TDD).<br/><br/>- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.<br/><br/>- Continuously improve systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.<br/><br/><b>Technical Skill Set :</b><br/><br/>- Backend : Node.js, Java, Python, .NET (any major backend stack)<br/><br/>- Frontend : React.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design<br/><br/>- Databases : PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cosmos DB - strong in DB design and query optimization<br/><br/>- Caching / Queues : Redis, Memcached, Kafka, RabbitMQ<br/><br/>- Architecture : API design, background jobs, asynchronous programming, microservices, ORMs<br/><br/>- Cloud & DevOps : AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD tools, infrastructure automation, networking, monitoring<br/><br/>- Mobile (Good to have) : Flutter, React Native, Dart<br/><br/>- AI / Automation : Exposure to AI-based tools or system optimization through automation<br/><br/><b>Core Competencies :</b><br/><br/>- Get stuff done by the team.
No excuses.
Just results<br/><br/>- Owns production data with precision and accountability<br/><br/>- Obsessed with data - sharp data analysis<br/><br/>- Master of meticulous, high-quality code reviews<br/><br/>- Expert in Deliveries.
Own it.
Crush it.
Deliver it!<br/><br/>- Excellent debugging and analytical problem-solving skills<br/><br/>- Strong understanding of OOPs and functional programming<br/><br/>- High ownership and accountability in delivery and quality<br/><br/>- Great communication, leadership, and organizational skills<br/><br/>- Startup or product-based experience preferred<br/><br/>- Availability for critical production issues beyond regular hours<br/><br/><b>Why Join Us :</b><br/><br/>- High ownership, high growth, and high impact role<br/><br/>- Opportunity to build and scale products from the ground up<br/><br/>- Collaborative, open, and fast-moving work culture</p> (ref:hirist.tech)