We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer & Team Lead for our client — an established technology company developing real-time, interactive platforms used across various global industries.This role involves leading a small development team and taking technical ownership of a scalable backend system that supports high-performance applications. It’s a great opportunity to combine hands-on backend engineering with team leadership in a modern cloud-native environment.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a backend development team in an agile, collaborative environmentDesign, implement, and maintain robust backend services and RESTful APIsDrive technical decisions to ensure stability, scalability, and performanceCollaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including DevOps, product, and supportEnsure secure, high-availability deployments in cloud-based infrastructureContribute to architectural improvements and best practicesIdeal Profile5+ years of backend or fullstack development experiencePrevious experience in a leadership or team lead roleProficiency with Node.js (Go or Python a plus)Strong understanding of API development, cloud platforms (AWS / GCP), and infrastructure-as-codeExperience with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)Fluent in English; excellent communication and collaboration skillsBonus Points ForExperience in real-time systems, streaming, or low-latency platformsKnowledge of microservices, containers (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and DevOps workflows #J-18808-Ljbffr