Prism

Technical Lead – Golang | AWS | Database DesignWork Model: Hybrid (Mandatory Work From Office for the first 1 month in Chennai, followed by remote work)

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 8–12 Years

Budget: 1L ~ 1.2L MonthlyRole Summary

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in Golang, AWS, and Database Design to spearhead backend development initiatives, drive architectural decisions, and mentor engineering teams. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical skills with leadership capabilities to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development Leadership:

Lead the design and development of backend systems using Golang and microservices architecture.

Ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability of backend services.Database

Design & Optimization:

Own database schema modeling, normalization, and performance tuning.

Work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL databases to design efficient data storage solutions.

Implement strategies for query optimization and high availability.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Architect and manage scalable solutions on AWS cloud services including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, and S3.

Ensure cost optimization, security compliance, and disaster recovery planning.

Technical Governance & Mentorship:

Review code, enforce best practices, and maintain coding standards.

Mentor and guide developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Collaboration & Delivery:

Partner with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.

Drive end-to-end delivery of projects with a focus on quality and timelines.

Production Support & Optimization:

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Continuously monitor system performance and implement improvements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

Strong hands-on experience with Golang in production-grade applications.

Solid knowledge of Database Design (MySQL, PostgreSQL, NoSQL).

Proficiency in AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, S3).

Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems.

DevOps & Tools:

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Maven, or GitHub Actions.

Soft Skills:

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Ability to mentor and inspire engineering teams.

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