Lead Engineering Manager

Year    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Job Description

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This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 800000 (ie INR 8 LPA)
Min Experience: 8 years
Location: India
JobType: full-time
As a Node.js Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling reliable backend systems and APIs that power modern applications. You will collaborate closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver secure, high-performance, and scalable solutions, while contributing to architecture decisions and long-term platform stability in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Requirements:
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and frameworks such as Express, NestJS, or Fastify.
  • Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs for web and mobile applications.
  • Integrate backend services with SQL and NoSQL databases, external APIs, and third-party platforms.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
  • Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with relevant guidelines.
  • Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability under high traffic.
  • Work with cloud platforms and containerization technologies to support production-ready deployments.
  • Implement automated testing strategies and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum environment to deliver features end to end.
  • Monitor, debug, and resolve production issues using logging and monitoring tools.
What Makes You a Great Fit
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and the Node.js runtime environment.
  • Hands-on experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
  • Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, promises, and async/await patterns.
  • Experience working with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
  • Proven ability to build and consume RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.
  • Familiarity with message queues, caching mechanisms, and distributed systems concepts.
  • Good understanding of Git workflows and modern DevOps practices.
  • Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
  • Nice to have: experience with TypeScript, microservices and event-driven architectures, serverless platforms, container orchestration, or exposure to frontend frameworks for full-stack collaboration.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication skills.

Skills Required

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4959023
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Rs. 8,00,000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year