Lead Backend Web App Developer

NOW HIRING · WORLD-CLASS TALENT Backend Tech Lead (Senior Level Engineering Leadership)

Placed by Recruiting Bond on behalf of a Confidential Digital Platform Leader

📍Location: Bengaluru, India (Hybrid / On-Site)

🏢Sector: Technology, Information & Media

👥Company Size: 500 – 1,000 Employees

💼Employment: Full-Time, Permanent

🎯Experience: 6 – 9 Years (Backend Engineering)

🚀 Level: Tech Lead

ABOUT THIS MANDATE

Recruiting Bond has been exclusively retained by one of India's most well-established digital platform organisations — a company operating at the intersection of Technology, Information, and Media — to identify and place a world-class Backend Tech Lead who can drive a transformational engineering agenda at scale.

This is not an ordinary role. The organisation is executing a high-stakes, large-scale modernisation of its backend infrastructure — migrating from legacy monolithic systems to resilient, cloud-native, AI-augmented distributed architectures that serve millions of concurrent users. The person in this seat will be a core pillar of that transformation.

We are looking exclusively for the top 1% — engineers who think in systems, own outcomes, and lead by example.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE

🏗️ Architecture Ownership

Drive system design decisions across the entire backend platform. Shape the future of distributed, fault-tolerant architecture.

🤖 AI-Augmented Engineering

Embed GenAI and LLM tooling directly into the SDLC. Champion automation-first development practices across squads.

🎓 Engineering Leadership

Mentor and grow the next generation of backend engineers. Lead hiring, reviews, and cross-functional technical alignment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Architecture & Platform Modernisation

• Lead the full migration of legacy monolithic systems to a scalable, cloud-native microservices architecture
• Design and own distributed, fault-tolerant backend systems with sub-millisecond SLO targets
• Architect API-first and event-driven platforms using async messaging patterns (Kafka, Pub/Sub, SQS)
• Resolve systemic performance bottlenecks, concurrency conflicts, and scalability ceilings
• Establish backend design standards, coding guidelines, and architectural review processes

2. Distributed Systems Engineering (Production-Grade)

• Design and implement Webhook reliability frameworks with intelligent retry and exponential backoff strategies
• Build idempotent, versioned APIs with enterprise-grade rate limiting and throttling controls
• Implement circuit breakers, bulkheads, and resilience patterns using Resilience4j / Hystrix or equivalents
• Engineer Dead-Letter Queue (DLQ) strategies and event reprocessing pipelines with guaranteed delivery semantics
• Apply Saga orchestration and choreography patterns for distributed transaction integrity
• Execute zero-downtime deployments and canary release strategies with rollback capability
• Design and enforce multi-region disaster recovery and business continuity protocols

3. AI-Driven Engineering Practices

• Champion LLM and GenAI adoption as first-class tooling across the software development lifecycle
• Apply prompt engineering techniques for automated code generation, review, and documentation workflows
• Utilise AI-assisted debugging, root cause analysis, and predictive performance optimisation
• Build automation-first pipelines that reduce toil and accelerate delivery velocity
• Evaluate and integrate emerging AI developer tools into the engineering ecosystem

4. Engineering Leadership & Culture

• Own backend platforms end-to-end with full accountability across development, stability, and performance
• Actively mentor, coach, and elevate engineers at all levels (L3–L6) through structured 1:1s and code reviews
• Drive and lead technical hiring — from designing assessments to final hire decisions
• Partner with Product, Data, DevOps, and Security stakeholders to align engineering with business objectives
• Represent the engineering org in cross-functional roadmap planning and architecture decision reviews
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, psychological safety, and high-velocity delivery

TECHNOLOGY STACK (HANDS-ON PROFICIENCY REQUIRED)

Languages: Java (primary) · Go · Python · Node.js · PHP · Rust

Cloud: AWS · GCP · Azure (Multi-cloud exposure preferred)

Containers: Docker · Kubernetes · Helm · Service Mesh (Istio / Linkerd)

Databases: PostgreSQL · MySQL · MongoDB · Cassandra · Redis · Elasticsearch

Messaging: Apache Kafka · RabbitMQ · AWS SQS/SNS · Google Pub/Sub

Observability: Datadog · Prometheus · Grafana · OpenTelemetry · Jaeger · ELK Stack

CI/CD & IaC: GitHub Actions · Jenkins · ArgoCD · Terraform · Ansible

AI & GenAI: OpenAI / Claude APIs · LangChain · RAG Pipelines · GitHub Copilot · Cursor

QUALIFICATIONS & CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

• B.E. / B.Tech or M.E. / M.Tech from a Tier-I or Tier-II Institution — CS, IS, ECE, AI/ML streams strongly preferred
• Exceptional real-world engineering track record may be considered in lieu of institution pedigree

Experience

• 6 to 9 years of progressive backend engineering experience with demonstrable ownership and impact
• Proven track record of shipping and scaling production SaaS / Product systems at significant user load
• Exposure to and success within start-up, mid-size, and large-scale product organisations — the full spectrum
• Strong computer science fundamentals: algorithms, data structures, distributed systems theory, OS internals
• Demonstrated career stability — minimum 2 years average tenure per organisation
• The Ideal Candidate Exemplifies
• System-level thinking with an ability to hold context across code, architecture, product, and business
• An ownership mindset — no task is 'not my job'; outcomes and quality are personal commitments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for asynchronous, cross-functional collaboration
• Intellectual curiosity: actively follows engineering trends, contributes to the community (OSS, blogs, talks)
• Bias for automation, observability, and engineering efficiency at every level
• A mentor's instinct — genuine desire to grow others and raise the capability of the team around them

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS APART

✅ Transformational Scope

Lead platform modernisation at scale. Your architectural choices will define systems serving millions of users for years.

✅ AI-Forward Engineering Culture

Be at the forefront of AI-augmented development. This org invests in tools and practices that make great engineers exceptional.

✅ Established, Stable Platform

Join a company with 500–1,000 employees, proven product-market fit, and the resources to execute on a serious technical vision.

✅ Career-Defining Leadership

Operate with strategic influence, direct access to senior leadership, and a clear path toward Principal / Staff / VP Engineering.

HOW TO APPLY

This search is being managed exclusively by Recruiting Bond

Submit your application with an updated resume

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications are treated with the strictest confidentiality.

⚡ We move fast — qualified candidates can expect a response within 48–72 business hours.

Recruiting Bond | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | 2026

Lead Software Engineer

Bidgely is seeking an exceptional and visionary Lead Software Engineer to join its core team in Bangalore. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be working closely with EMs and org heads in shaping the roadmap and planning and set the technical direction for the team, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers while delivering highly reliable, scalable products powered by large data, advanced machine learning models, and responsive user interfaces. Renowned for your deep technical expertise, you are capable of deconstructing any system, solving complex problems creatively, and elevating those around you. Join our innovative and dynamic team that thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and a belief that nothing is impossible with collaboration and hard work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable web services, APIs, and backend data modules.
• Define and drive adoption of best practices in system architecture, component reusability, and software design patterns across teams.
• Provide technical leadership in product, architectural, and strategic engineering discussions.
• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, data science, and UX) to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives for code quality, performance, security, and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to ensure competitive advantage.
• Present technical concepts and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence organizational direction and recommend key technical investments.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable backend and middle tier systems.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field from a leading institution.
• Demonstrated mastery of data structures, algorithms, and system design; experience architecting large-scale distributed systems and leading significant engineering projects.
• Deep fluency in Java, Spring, Hibernate, J2EE, RESTful services; expertise in at least one additional backend language/framework.
• Strong hands-on experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) databases, including schema design, optimization, and performance tuning for large data sets.
• Experience with Distributed Systems, Cloud Architectures, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; proven ability to drive technical vision and alignment across teams.
• Track record of delivering solutions in fast-paced and dynamic start-up environments.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a passion for coaching others.

Experience in Core Java and Spring Boot.

 • Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale applications and systems. Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns. 

• Should have the ability to analyze, design, develop and test complex, low-latency clientfacing applications. 

• Good development experience with RDBMS.

 • Good knowledge of multi-threading and high-performance server-side development. • Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux. 

• Excellent problem solving and coding skills. 

• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills. 

• Should have the ability to express their design ideas and thoughts

Python Backend Developer (5+ years experience)

We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Developer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Python and Django development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MySQL and MongoDB databases, as well as knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance Python applications using the Django framework
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Optimize database queries and schema design for improved performance
• Integrate applications with various APIs and third-party services
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
• Continuously learn and stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
• 5+ years of professional experience in Python and Django development
• Proficient in MySQL and MongoDB databases, with the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performance
• Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and at least one JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for continuous learning and innovation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms
• Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes added advantages

Responsibilities

• Writing clean and secure modular codes that have undergone strict testing and evaluation.
• Maintaining and designing databases effectively.
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable PHP modules
• Solve complex performance problems and architectural challenges
• Write quality code with robustness and re-usability for secured web applications and web services (REST and SOAP) for mobile apps.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well should be able to manage a team.
• Must meet the deadline.

Requirements

• Strong hands on experience with PHP Laravel framework
• Knowledge of object oriented PHP programming
• Must have strong experience with API (Web Services) development using JSON, RESTFUL.
• Understanding of MVC design patterns
• Should be best at writing and understanding complex queries using any of two from - MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, T-SQL.

• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, SVN.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.