Backend Engineering Lead
Pocketful is seeking a Backend Engineering Lead to architect and scale their core fintech infrastructure in New Delhi. The role involves leading the design of high-performance distributed systems using Golang to power trading and execution platforms. Candidates must possess deep backend experience, cloud-native skills, and expertise in microservices architecture. This is an onsite, high-ownership position working directly with leadership.
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Experience
6-10 years
Function
Engineering
Work mode
Onsite, India
Company
Tier 2
What you will work on
Pocketful is seeking a Backend Engineering Lead to architect and scale their core fintech infrastructure in New Delhi. The role involves leading the design of high-performance distributed systems using Golang to power trading and execution platforms. Candidates must possess deep backend experience, cloud-native skills, and expertise in microservices architecture. This is an onsite, high-ownership position working directly with leadership.
TAL's take
Solid backend lead role in fintech with well-defined technical scope and architectural responsibilities.
Clear and detailed JD outlining expectations, tech stack, and leadership responsibilities.
Must haves
- 6-10+ years backend engineering experience
- Expertise in Golang, Python, C++, or Java
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and scalable backend design
- Experience with microservices architecture and REST APIs
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Strong database design and query optimization skills
- Experience leading engineering teams or owning architecture initiatives
Tools and skills
Nice to have: event-driven systems, queues, caching layers, ci/cd, observability.
About the company
Unfamiliar company, default mid-tier.
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