We are seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Backend Team Lead specializing in Node js to spearhead the development of our core platform You will blend hands-on development with technical leadership guiding a team to design build and maintain high-performance scalable systems that handle millions of users and transactions daily Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership Architecture Serve as the technical authority for the backend team driving the overall system design and architectural decisions using expert System Design principles Lead the development deployment and scaling of robust backend services using Node js and modern JavaScript TypeScript Define and enforce technical best practices coding standards and quality assurance processes including performing detailed code reviews Design and manage distributed systems components heavily utilizing Apache Kafka for reliable data streaming and asynchronous communication Optimize system performance and low-latency data access using advanced caching strategies with Redis and leveraging Real-Time Databases e g MongoDB Firebase etc Team Management Project Delivery Lead mentor and coach a team of talented backend developers fostering a culture of technical excellence accountability and continuous improvement Collaborate closely with Product Managers DevOps and Frontend teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver high-quality features on time Manage project timelines track team progress and actively remove technical roadblocks Drive the continuous optimization of the system for performance scale and stability under extreme load Qualifications and Skills 4 years of skilled experience in backend development with a minimum of 1 years in a Team Lead or Senior Lead Developer role Deep expertise in Node js and architecting complex distributed and scalable applications Mastery of System Design for high-volume low-latency environments Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for message brokering and stream processing Proven proficiency in using Redis for high-speed caching and optimization Experience with Real-Time Databases and designing resilient data models Strong knowledge of microservices architecture RESTful API design and cloud platforms AWS Google Cloud or Azure Exceptional leadership communication and problem-solving skills with a track record of mentoring developers Highly Preferred Priority Consideration Direct experience working on a ride-sharing application or another large-scale consumer platform e g e-commerce social media delivery with proven ability to handle millions of daily active users and high-volume traffic Experience with geo-spatial data processing and geographically distributed services Job Types Full-time Permanent Pay 80 000 00 - 90 000 00 per month Ability to commute relocate Mohali Punjab Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work Preferred Experience Node js 4 years Preferred Location Mohali Punjab Preferred Work Location In person