Lead Software Engineer

Experience: 8.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period: 15 Days

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 6 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers client - Global leader in data integrity)

What do you need for this opportunity

Must have skills required:

Cloud tech, Database Tech, AI, CI and CD, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Node Js, RESTAPI

Global leader in data integrity is Looking for:

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Backend)

About The Role

We are hiring a Backend Software Engineer who can operate at a high technical bar and contribute meaningfully to large-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy deep problem solving, ownership, and hands-on backend development, and who can reason independently through ambiguous technical challenges.

Our backend systems are MongoDB-heavy and event-driven, so strong fundamentals, depth in databases, and real-world coding experience are essential.

• Java or Node.js anyone is preferred
  
  

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Design, develop, and own production-grade Node.js backend services
• Deliver features end-to-end — from design and estimation to deployment and monitoring
• Build scalable APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka / Temporal
• Work extensively with MongoDB, including:
• Designing efficient schemas
• Writing complex queries and aggregations
• Indexing strategies (compound indexes, ESR ordering)
• Implement non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliability
• Independently debug issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive fixes to completion
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and Agile ceremonies
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Collaborate closely with architects and principal engineers on system design decisions
  
  

Minimum Requirements

You have:

• 8+ years of overall software engineering experience
• AI knowledge is a must.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, including:
• Understanding of Node.js internals (event loop, async behavior, concurrency)
• Ability to reason about and implement async workflows
• 2–4 years of experience building and deploying enterprise Node.js applications using Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of backend fundamentals and design patterns, with the ability to apply them in real systems
• Practical MongoDB experience, including:
• Indexing strategies (compound indexes, ESR rule)
• Aggregation pipeline fundamentals
• Query optimization
• Experience building and consuming REST APIs for scalable systems
• Experience developing cloud-native microservices
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep expertise in MongoDB, especially complex queries (e.g., aggregations, graph lookups, Atlas Search)
• Experience with Kafka, caching systems (Redis), and distributed systems concepts
• Strong hands-on problem-solving ability demonstrated through:
• Writing correct, production-ready code
• Explaining trade-offs and reasoning behind design decisions
• Experience with cloud platforms and database technologies
• Ability to independently reason through unfamiliar problems rather than relying on cues
  
  

What We Value

• Depth over buzzwords — you can clearly explain what you've built and why
• Strong independent problem-solving and reasoning
• Comfort working hands-on with code during design and debugging
• Ownership mindset and accountability for backend systems
  
  

Work Environment

• Standard office environment
• Fast-paced, with occasional tight deadlines
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities
  
  

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• Step 2: Complete the Screening Form & Upload updated Resume
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!
  
  

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