Tech Lead

Job Description

Expected Notice Period: 30 Days Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) What do you need for this opportunity? Must have skills required: Elasticsearch, AWS Cloud Services, MySQL, Node Js Tech Lead We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Tech Lead Node.js to join our fast-growing engineering team in the E-commerce domain. This is a unique leadership opportunity to architect and build robust backend systems, mentor talented developers, and play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our product. As a Tech Lead, you will be at the forefront of innovation, leading the design and implementation of microservices and high-performance systems that power a next-gen e-commerce platform. Responsibilities: Lead backend architecture and development using Node.js and microservices-based design. Design, build, and scale backend services, APIs, and real-time data processing pipelines. Spearhead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and make strategic decisions on scalability and system design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, DevOps, frontend developers, and QA. Optimize MySQL databases and implement efficient querying using Sequelize ORM. Implement advanced search functionality with Elasticsearch. Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines and work closely with DevOps for cloud infrastructure optimization (AWS preferred). Enforce best practices for code quality, performance, security, and testing. Mentor and guide a team of backend engineers, promoting a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous improvement. Required Skills and Qualifications: 6+ years of professional experience in backend development with a strong focus on Node.js. Proven experience in designing and scaling backend systems in the E-commerce domain. Solid understanding of Express.js, Sequelize ORM, and MySQL. Experience working with Elasticsearch for search indexing and querying. Proficient in microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and RESTful API development. Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization tools like Docker. Strong debugging skills and experience troubleshooting performance and scalability issues. Excellent communication and leadership abilities capable of mentoring junior developers and leading project initiatives. Preferred Traits: Passion for clean, maintainable code and solid engineering practices. Entrepreneurial mindset someone who thrives in fast-paced, growth-focused environments. Ability to balance short-term deliverables with long-term technical vision.