Key Facts

Remote From:

Pakistan

Full time

Senior (5-10 years)

English

Hard Skills

Other Skills

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Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
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Distributed Team Management
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Decision Making
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Collaboration
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Communication
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Mentorship
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Problem Solving

Job description

Job Title: Lead Backend Developer
Experience: 8+ Years
Location: Pakistan (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems for cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and/or Node.js, a solid understanding of microservices architecture, and hands-on expertise with cloud deployment on Azure. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance, and scalable backend services in a fully remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js
Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable
Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, NoSQL, and Vector Databases
Implement secure coding practices, authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability
Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

Required Skills & Qualifications

8+ years of professional experience in backend development
Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus
Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure DevOps, etc.)
Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability