About the role
We are seeking a backend-focused SD3 (Senior Developer 3) to architect, build, and scale high-traffic systems; drive HLD/LLD and architectural decisions; mentor engineers; and ensure engineering excellence in fast-growing, high-performance product environments.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end system design (HLD + LLD) for new features and platform capabilities.
- Drive architectural decisions for backend systems with scalability, performance, and reliability in mind.
- Mentor and guide SD1 and SD2 engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical coaching.
- Maintain and raise the engineering quality bar across the team.
- Build systems from scratch and evolve them to support rapid growth and high traffic.
- Conduct technical interviews for SD1-SD3 levels.
- Collaborate closely with product managers to align technical execution with business goals.
Requirements:
- 7-10 years of backend experience with a strong exposure in technical leadership roles
- Strong Low-Level Design (LLD) and high-level design (HLD) and system design capabilities. expertise.
- Solid architecture exposure (must-have).
- Proven experience in platform ownership, scaling high-traffic systems, and driving end-to-end backend development.
- Experience mentoring engineers, driving engineering excellence, and collaborating effectively with PMs and cross-functional teams
- Strong backend fundamentals (data structures, design patterns, distributed systems).
- Proven experience in platform ownership, building and scaling products from 01 and 110 and driving end-to-end backend development for high-traffic systems.