Description :Key Responsibilities :Technology & Architecture :- Own the backend and platform architecture built primarily on Java, Spring Boot, and GCP- Design and scale high-performance, low-latency, highly available systems- Lead decisions around system design, microservices, data flows, security, and reliability- Solve hard technical problems related to scale, performance, fault tolerance, and cost optimization- Be a hands-on coder when required (design reviews, critical fixes, POCs)Engineering Leadership :- Lead and manage 20 - 30 engineers (Backend, Platform, Infra)- Mentor Engineering Managers, Tech Leads, and Senior Engineers- Set engineering standards for code quality, reviews, testing, documentation, and deployment- Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and engineering excellenceDelivery & Execution :- Drive execution across multiple teams with predictable delivery- Partner closely with Product, Data, DevOps,



and Security- Balance speed vs stability in a fast-scaling startup environment- Own roadmap execution, tech debt prioritization, and platform evolutionOrg & Process :- Help scale the engineering org structure, hiring bar, and performance management- Establish and improve engineering processes (Agile/Scrum, OKRs, metrics)- Act as a thought partner to the CTO on long-term technology strategyRequired Experience & Skills :- 8+ years of software engineering experience, including people leadership- Robust expertise in Java & Spring Boot (deep backend fundamentals)- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)- Proven experience building and scaling production systems at scale- Experience managing large teams (20+ engineers) or multiple squads- Strong system design skills (distributed systems, microservices, APIs)- Ability to dive deep into code when needed, not just delegate (ref:hirist.tech)

📌 Head of Engineering (Gurugram)
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