Key Responsibilities
Owns end-to-end backend architecture for one or more product lines, covering API design, service structure, and data modeling.
Leads and mentors a team of developers; reviews code, resolves technical blockers, and enforces coding standards.
Designs and optimizes PostgreSQL (or equivalent open-source RDBMS) schemas for high-concurrency, multi-tenant workloads.
Drives sprint planning, estimation, and technical task breakdown in coordination with project and delivery managers.
Uses AI-assisted development tools (Claude Code or equivalent) as a standard part of the development workflow, for code generation, refactoring, debugging, and documentation, and guides the team in adopting the same practices.
Ensures adherence to security and compliance requirements relevant to government IT delivery (CERT-In guidelines, secure coding practices, data protection under the IT Act / DPDP Act where applicable).
Owns API security (JWT/OAuth 2.0), rate limiting, and request/response integrity for public-facing services.
Participates in architecture reviews, client technical discussions, and third-party audits / VAPT remediation.
Owns deployment pipelines, workplace configuration, and basic DevOps oversight, working with the infrastructure team.
Escalates risks and technical debt proactively to management.