We are seeking an experienced Director, Engineering (Backend Architect) based in Bangalore, who will take strategic ownership of our backend services' architecture and drive the technical vision for current features. This role demands a leader with excellent knowledge of building horizontally scalable backend services using Node.js, and a strong understanding of performance tuning and modern architectural patterns. You will not only lead design discussions but also actively engage in hands-on coding, mentor your team, and collaborate closely with product, DevOps, and QA to ensure robust, efficient, and impactful product offerings.
Key Responsibilities
- Architectural Leadership: Responsible for the overall architecture of our backend services. Lead and drive design and architecture discussions for new features, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
- Technical Excellence & Mentorship: Mentor and guide other developers through feature implementation, setting a high bar for code quality and ensuring design principles are consistently upheld through rigorous code reviews.




- Hands-on Contribution: Dedicate significant time (at least 50%) to hands-on coding activities, directly owning the implementation of complex features, conducting Proof of Concepts (POCs), debugging performance issues, and proactively improving system scalability.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with DevOps and Quality Assurance teams to ensure stable, effective deployments and releases. Partner intimately with the product team to provide critical technical inputs and insights, shaping the overall product roadmap and improving our offerings.
- Innovation & Process Improvement: Drive process innovation within the engineering team, identifying and implementing new ideas to enhance quality and speed. Stay abreast of emerging technologies and platforms, leading their strategic adoption where beneficial.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Execution Efficiency (Product Develo

📌 Director Engineering (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wadhwani Foundation
📍 Bengaluru