Job Summary

Job Type: On-Site. Location: Powai HO. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Track Lead with 12+ years of API & micro-service development experience using Node and related technologies to lead our engineering efforts in building scalable and high-performance API gateways and microservices for our eCommerce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor and manage a team of developers.

Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using Node and related technologies, like Go & Python.
- Architect solutions that ensure high performance, low latency, and scalability for the eCommerce platform.
- Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.
- Conduct regular Scrum meetings, periodic performance reviews, and overall team-building activities.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes.
- Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders to discuss project requirements, timelines, and progress.
- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.

Requirements & Qualifications

- 12+ years of experience in micro service development with at least 8 years specializing in Node and related technologies like Go & Python.
- Deep understanding of Node frameworks (e.g., Express.js)



and their ecosystem to build scalable microservices.
- Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateway concepts.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, message queues (e.g., Pub-Sub, Kafka), and event-driven programming.
- Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
- Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Node, Express, Go & Python for API development.
- MongoDB, Redis, and other NoSQL databases.
- Varnish, CDN and API Caching strategies.
- Application security and secure coding practices.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure).
- Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams.
- Solid interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive team environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
- Robust analytical mindset to evaluate, prioritize, and optimize development efforts.
- Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.
- Strong presentation and communication skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in eCommerce or similar high-traffic, data-intensive domains.
- Exposure to cloud platforms like Google Cloud or Azure and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols.

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📌 Lead - Node API Services (Mumbai)
🏢 Avenue E-Commerce
📍 Mumbai