Lead Backend Developer - Product / Python / Node / Go

• Design and Develop: Architect, design, and implement high-performance Java-based backend services and applications.
• Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
• Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Java/Golang development, and continuously improve our development processes.

• Design, develop, test, deploy and maintain software
• Delivering high quality and well-structured code
• Manage individual project priorities and deadlines
• Participate in enhancing tools and processes
• Participate in production observance and technical incident management
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to keep up in a fast-paced environment

• Strong data structure concepts
• Great problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of at least one or more of Java / JavaScript / C / C++ / Golang / Python
• Exposure to RDBMS and/or NoSQL databases
• Working knowledge of GitHub, CI/CD, Devops

• Any cloud exposure like AWS, GCP or Azure
• Hands-on experience with Docker containers, Kubernetes etc

·        Qualification: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or any field.

·        Proven experience of 6+ years in project management, preferably in software development projects involving Python.

·        Strong proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with relevant frameworks.

·        Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timeliness.

·        Expertise in Django/Python/AWS and MySQL.

·        Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to challenges.

·        Experience working in an Agile development environment is highly desirable.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Possess a strong understanding of Python programming concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

·        Assist team members with technical challenges, review code, and contribute to technical discussions.

·        Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and deliverables.

Midas is a fintech company that specializes in building state-of-the-art technological solutions for algorithmic trading, investments, and analytics for global financial markets. Headquartered in Mumbai, Midas aims to establish a strong presence in GIFT City (Gandhinagar), London, New York, and Singapore in the near future.

Our team consists of highly motivated and skilled individuals who serve sophisticated clients across various segments, including affluent individuals, high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. We offer an excellent platform for personal and professional development within a highly committed and collaborative team in a mission-driven and results-oriented environment.

1. The ideal candidate should possess expert-level knowledge in technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Node JS, MongoDB, Redis, Linux servers, and networking protocols (TCP and UDP). This includes understanding how to use these technologies to develop and deploy backend systems, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing them.
2. Proficient in automation technology, the candidate should be able to optimize existing infrastructure, identify and implement design patterns, and understand data structures and algorithms. This includes an ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies that can improve the performance and scalability of the system.
3. The candidate should be familiar with version control and project management tools such as GIT, JIRA, etc. and be able to use them effectively to manage and collaborate on code development.
4. Strong understanding of multithreading and multiprocessing concepts, and the ability to make tweaks and optimizations in similar domains for the purpose of improving performance and scalability.
5. Understanding of clustering and load balancing, including the ability to design and implement solutions that can improve the availability and scalability of the system.
6. Understanding of cyber security protocols and their application in the development and deployment of backend systems. This includes knowledge of best practices for securing systems, as well as the ability to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
7. Ability to implement CI/CD pipelines when needed. This includes an understanding of the various steps involved in creating, testing, and deploying code, as well as knowledge of the tools and technologies used to automate these processes.
8. Familiarity with tools such as NGINX or HAProxy and understanding how they can be used to improve the performance and scalability of the system.
9. Eagerness to learn and upgrade skills as per the demands of the product. This includes an ability to stay current with new technologies and best practices in the field, as well as a willingness to continuously improve one's own skills.
10. Proven experience in the industry and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have a solid understanding of the financial markets and the technology used to support them.
11. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate should be able to identify and solve complex problems and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work well in a team environment.