Lead Software Engineer

[Applicants: Be among the first 25 applicants | Industry: Technology, Information and Internet | Type: Full-time | Level: Mid-Senior level] Experience: 8.00 + yearsSalary: USD 3428 / month (based on experience)Expected Notice Period: 15 DaysShift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)Opportunity Type: RemotePlacement Type: Full Time Contract for 6 Months(40 hrs a week/160 hrs a month)(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Global leader in data integrity)What do you need for this opportunity?Must have skills required:Cloud tech, Database Tech, CI / CD, Java, Kafka, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Node Js, RESTAPIGlobal leader in data integrity is Looking for:Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (Backend)About The RoleWe are hiring aBackend Software Engineerwho can operate at ahigh technical barand contribute meaningfully tolarge-scale, distributed, cloud-native systems. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoydeep problem solving,ownership, andhands-on backend development, and who can reason independently through ambiguous technical challenges.Our backend systems areMongoDB-heavyandevent-driven, so strong fundamentals, depth in databases, and real-world coding experience are essential.Java or Node.js anyone is preferredKey ResponsibilitiesYou will:Design, develop, and own production-grade Node.js backend servicesDeliver features end-to-end — from design and estimation to deployment and monitoringBuild scalable APIs and event-driven systems using Kafka / TemporalWork extensively with MongoDB, including:Designing efficient schemasWriting complex queries and aggregationsIndexing strategies (compound indexes, ESR ordering)Implement non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, and reliabilityIndependently debug issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and drive fixes to completionParticipate in design reviews, code reviews, and Agile ceremoniesImprove CI/CD pipelines and deployment automationCollaborate closely with architects and principal engineers on system design decisionsMinimum RequirementsYou have:8+ years of overall software engineering experienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related disciplineStrong hands-on experience with Node.js, including:Understanding of Node.js internals (event loop, async behavior, concurrency)Ability to reason about and implement async workflows2–4 years of experience building and deploying enterprise Node.js applications using KubernetesSolid understanding of backend fundamentals ...