Backend Tech Lead

We're on the hunt for a Backend Developer who not only writes clean, efficient code but also thinks in systems and structures. If you enjoy crafting microservices, solving real-world problems using solid design principles, and love optimizing performance — this one’s for you!

🧠 Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices
• Architect and implement Low-Level Design (LLD) for core backend features
• Apply Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) to write optimal, scalable solutions
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to integrate user-facing elements
• Ensure code quality through reviews, unit tests, and automation
• Optimize applications for speed, performance, and scalability
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

🛠️ Required Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in Java / Python / Node.js / GoLang
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Design Patterns
• Good grasp of Low-Level Design (LLD) and System Design fundamentals
• Proficient in Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) — must know how to use them, not just define them 😎
• Experience with REST APIs and Microservices Architecture
• Good understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL Databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git

⭐ Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or container orchestration
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines



Location: Bangalore Indiranagar

Hood is a new-age anonymous social network.

Hood has recently raised $3.2Mn seed funding and is backed by top VCs, 16+ unicorn founders including Vijay Shekhar Sharma - PayTM CEO, Ritesh Agarwal- OYO CEO, Kunal Shah - Cred CEO and outstanding management team.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute full lifecycle software development
• Architect and conceptualize the product from initiation
• Program well-designed, testable, efficient code Develop flowcharts, layouts, and documentation to identify requirements and solutions
• Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

Qualifications: -

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of experience in software design and development.
• Strong coding skills (JavaScript/Typescript, Node.js).
• Strong database design (MySQL/DynamoDB) and query writing skills with a commitment to performance and efficiency.
• Working knowledge of RESTful API paradigms.
• Experience building distributed domain-driven microservices.
• Strong understanding of database and storage fundamentals.
• Experience with AWS stack.
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Knowledge of React.js is a plus.
• Startup experience is a plus.

What you can expect from us

1.Learning Budget: If there's a workshop, book, or event you think will help you learn, we'll cover your bill.

2.Health insurance for you and your family.

What happens after you apply?

Step 1: Within 7 days of your application our wholesome, original & expressive - our People Team will reach out to you for a quick chat.

Step 2: Within 4-6 days of chatting with the People Team, you will get a call from someone from your future team to discuss the job role.

Step 3: If all goes well, we’ll schedule a call with your future manager to deep dive into the role with you and for you to show off your skills through a small task.

Step 4: After a quick interaction with the People Team, If our vibes match, a quick call with our Founders.

If we mutually enjoy the 4 steps, we onboard you with a big smile :)

NOTE

At any step, if things don't work out, we will proactively send out an email. You are welcome to

ask for detailed feedback and re-apply in the future.

We prefer [Passion>Skills>Education]

Key Responsibilities 

• Build and create Credflow Product - Do development on our tech Stack 
• Understand requirements from the product manager and sometimes talk to customers to understand the exact requirement and develop insights. 
• Maintain the product and optimize over time for performance
• Identify needs of the stakeholders and work with technology and management team to build future timeline of products and features
• Be the go-to person for all technology related requirements, queries, discussion etc
• Develop a complete analytics framework as the product evolves.

What we seek

• We are looking for someone who is a hustler and is deeply passionate about solving technology-led complex problems
• The person should be able to take ownership of work in a highly challenging and dynamic startup environment

Benefits

• Chance to be with the right team, at the right time
• Work as part of the core team and experience the aspects of growing a business exponentially
• Get a deep understanding of the Fintech domain and unleash your potential to create an impact. 

Qualifications and skills

• Undergraduate/Graduate degree from an engineering college
• Has full stack proficiency, managing large amounts of data and prior exposure to backend, web frontend, mobile apps etc. 
• Full Stack Proficiency on Node.JS, React.JS
• SQL
• In memory data stores like Redis
• Experience in AWS (preferable)

Experience

2-4 years of experience 

Preference

Previous experience in a startup or as an entrepreneur