Role Overview
Zolvit is seeking a Node.js Backend Lead Engineer to lead our engineering efforts in building scalable systems with a microservices architecture. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in backend development, platformization expertise, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. You will play a key role in driving architectural decisions, ensuring system scalability, and fostering a strong engineering culture.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable backend systems using Node.js and microservices architecture.
- Lead the development of platform components to enable efficient code reuse, modularity, and scalability.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and technical roadmap.
- Design and build solutions using event-driven architecture and middleware such as Kafka.
- Develop and maintain SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Define and implement high-level and low-level designs, documenting key decisions and ensuring junior engineers understand the architecture.
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in coding, design, and system architecture.
- Lead technical discussions, participate in hiring processes, and contribute to building a high-performance engineering team.
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
- Leverage AWS services for scalable infrastructure and deployment solutions.
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems using Node.js.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and middleware like Kafka.
- Experience in building platform solutions with a focus on reusability and modularity.
- Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases with a clear understanding of their tradeoffs.
- Solid knowledge of high-level and low-level system design concepts.
- Proven experience in mentoring engineers, conducting code reviews, and driving engineering excellence.
- Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Proficient in leveraging AWS services for building scalable infrastructure.
- Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead technical initiatives and shape the platform architecture.
- Work on cutting-edge technologies with a team that values innovation and engineering excellence.
- A collaborative environment where mentorship and growth are highly encouraged.
- Competitive compensation and growth opportunities aligned with your contributions.

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Vakilsearch is India's largest online legal, tax and compliance provider. Vakilsearch, through its products and end-to-end workflow automation journey has revolutionized how Start-ups/ Small & Medium Enterprises register, seamlessly run and comply with Government regulations. On our mission to provide one-click access to individuals and businesses for all their legal and professional needs, we have helped over 4 Lac start-ups/ small and medium enterprises to date.
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