Lead Backend Engineer Innovate with cutting-edge technology and AI
Location: Pune, India
Type: Full-Time
About Azodha:
After a highly successful launch, Azodha is ready to take its next major step. We are seeking a passionate and experiencedLead Engineer to guide the development and growth of our disruptive healthcare product. This is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast-growing startup and play a pivotal role in shaping both the product and the team.
If you are an experienced leader who thrives in an agile startup environment and has a strong technical background, we want to hear from you!
Role & Responsibilities:
As a Lead Engineer at Azodha, you'll play a key role in developing, scaling, and leading the backend systems for our innovative product. You will work closely with the founder/CEO to refine the product vision, drive product development, and grow a strong technical team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership/Partner with CEO: Shape the product vision and define the technical strategy in collaboration with the founder/CEO. Drive product development from concept to execution.
- Team Leadership and Development: Lead, mentor, and grow the technical team. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence, helping hire top talent and ensuring adherence to best practices.
- Technical Excellence: Design, develop, and scale backend services using Node.js and TypeScript, including REST and GraphQL APIs. Ensure systems are scalable, secure, and high-performing.
- Data Management and Integrity: Oversee efficient data management and integrity using Prisma or TypeORM, and relational databases like PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with designers, project managers, and QA teams to ensure high-quality product delivery. Provide strategic insights and feedback based on customer interactions and market trends.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest trends in backend development, incorporating new technologies where appropriate. Drive innovation and efficiency within the team.
- Operational Oversight: Proactively troubleshoot, debug, and ensure system stability and performance. Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality and best practices.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years of experience in backend development, including time spent in both individual contributor and leadership roles.
- Proven experience leading and managing a technical team, with a history of successfully delivering complex products.
- Strong experience in building and maintaining REST and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL, and working knowledge of ORMs like Prisma or TypeORM.
- Proficiency in cloud services, with hands-on experience in AWS.
- Strong background in cross-system architecture, including security, database design, and system integration.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Experience in a high-growth, fast-paced startup environment, with a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.
- A strong work ethic, with a commitment to excellence and a passion for delivering quality, scalable solutions.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity, managing multiple priorities, and making quick decisions with grace.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with additional backend technologies (e.g., Python, Go).
- Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployment processes.
- Prior experience working in the healthcare industry or with health tech products.
- Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in the tech community.
Why Join Azodha
At Azodha, you'll join a startup that's passionate about disrupting the healthcare industry with cutting-edge technology. You'll have the opportunity to shape the future of our product, lead a dynamic team, and make a direct impact on the product's success.
- Be part of a growing company: Take ownership of a transformative product that's making waves in the healthcare space.
- Leadership opportunity: Lead, mentor, and build a talented technical team.
- Agile, startup environment: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative setting where your contributions matter.
- Competitive compensation: Competitive salary and equity options in a growing company.
