Snapmint - Software Development Engineer III

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Job Description As a Backend SDE 3/Team Lead, you will lead a team of backend engineers, driving the development of scalable, reliable, and performant systems. You will work closely with product management, front-end engineers, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions while ensuring alignment with the company's technical and business goals. You will play a key role in coaching and mentoring engineers, promoting best practices, and helping to grow the backend engineering : Lead, mentor, and manage a team of backend engineers, ensuring high-quality delivery and fostering a collaborative work environment. Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define technical solutions and design scalable backend architectures. Own the development and maintenance of backend systems, APIs, and services. Drive technical initiatives, including infrastructure improvements, performance optimizations, and platform scalability. Promote agile methodologies and ensure the team adheres to sprint timelines and goals. Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team productivity and system reliability. Foster a culture of continuous learning, experimentation, and improvement within the backend engineering team. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 6+ years of experience in backend development with a proven track record of leading engineering teams. Strong experience with backend language, ie, Node.js . Experience working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), caching systems, and RESTful APIs. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization technologies (e. g., Docker, Kubernetes). Solid understanding of software development principles, version control, and CI/CD practices. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to architect complex systems. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. (ref:hirist.tech) Show more Show less