Software Development Engineer (SDE) Lead

DE 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

Why Join Us

• High ownership, high growth, and high impact role

• Opportunity to build and scale products from the ground up

• Collaborative, open, and fast-moving work culture