Lead Backend Developer

Job Summary

AceNet Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Lead Backend Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and leading scalable backend solutions using Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting enterprise-grade backend systems, defining API and microservices standards, mentoring development teams, and delivering secure, high-performance applications while ensuring adherence to architecture governance and coding best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable backend solutions using Python, Node.js, and Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Define and implement RESTful API standards and microservices architecture.
• Design, develop, and optimize PostgreSQL database systems for high availability and performance.
• Ensure backend applications are scalable, secure, reliable, and highly performant.
• Lead backend development activities and mentor engineering teams.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and API access control mechanisms.
• Drive backend performance optimization, monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Deploy and manage backend applications on Microsoft Azure App Services.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, architecture governance, and development best practices.
• Support end-to-end system integration and enterprise solution delivery.
• Utilize SQL to analyze data, develop database functionality, and enhance application performance

Required Skills:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in backend application development and solution architecture.
• Strong expertise in Python, Node.js, and Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.
• Extensive experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in SQL for database development, analysis, and performance enhancement.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure App Services and cloud deployments.
• Experience implementing GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, API security, and access control mechanisms.
• Experience with scalable backend architecture, system integration, and enterprise application development.
• Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience with message queues, caching technologies (Redis), and event-driven architectures.
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations or cloud-native backend services.
• Experience working on enterprise-scale digital transformation or consulting projects.
• Experience leading technical teams and driving architecture and engineering best practices

Why Join Us:

• Opportunities to work on transformative projects and cutting-edge technologies with leading global organizations.
• Continuous investment in learning, upskilling, and professional development.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, ESOPs, and international assignment opportunities. Supportive work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.
• Open and collaborative culture that values innovation, diversity, and individual contributions.

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