Technical Lead - Backend

About UsNetcore.ai is a leading AI-powered B2B SaaS Customer Experience and Marketing Technology platform, helping 6,500+ brands across 20+ countries deliver personalized customer experiences at scale. Our engineering teams build highly scalable, cloud-native products that process billions of customer interactions every day.Team: Engineering | Location: Thane, MHRole SummaryAs a Technical Lead – Backend, you will design, build, and lead the development of scalable backend systems that power Netcore's high-volume customer engagement platform. You will be hands-on with architecture, development, debugging, and technical problem-solving while leading a small team of engineers.This is a role for someone who enjoys solving complex backend problems, building highly available and fault-tolerant systems, and working across engineering and product teams to translate business requirements into reliable technical solutions.What we look forBachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science/IT, or equivalent practical experience.10–14 years of experience in backend software development, with strong hands-on experience in Java and/or Python.Strong understanding of backend engineering principles, object-oriented programming, data structures, multithreading, concurrency, caching, fault tolerance, and API design.Strong experience building scalable, highly available, and performance-oriented backend systems.Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis or similar technologies.Strong understanding of messaging and streaming systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar queue-based technologies.Experience designing application modules and services that can handle high-volume data and traffic reliably.Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex production issues.Good understanding of software engineering best practices, version control, CI/CD, and agile development methodologies.Experience working with cloud environments and distributed systems.Ability to work closely with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.Prior experience leading a small team of engineers, including technical mentoring, task ownership, code/design reviews, and delivery.Comfortable being hands-on while also driving technical direction and helping the team solve complex engineering challenges.Good to HaveExposure to high-throughput systems, real-time data processing, or distributed systems.Experience with additional backend languages such as Golang.Experience working in a product/ B2B SaaS environment.Experience with AI-native products/technology.Why Join Us?Build products used by 6,500+ global brands.Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI/ML projects impacting millions of users.Be part of a collaborative, innovation-driven team in a fast-growing MarTech company.Competitive compensation and growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment.Thrive in a culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.We’d love to hear how your background can contribute to building the next generation of intelligent marketing solutions.Global RecognitionsLeader in Commerce Search and Product Discovery in the Forrester Wave 2023.The only Forrester-rated global vendor in Product Discovery, Cross Channel Marketing Hubs and Email.Leader in Marketing Platforms in G2’s Winter 2024 GridTop 20 global Google Cloud PartnerAppraised at Level 3 of ISACA’s CMMI® by Equalitas Certifications LimitedGreat Place to Work® for six consecutive years in IndiaKnow More About UsAgentic Marketing Platform: Co-MarketerLinkedInOur Growth Story: *The Proficorn Playbook – How Netcore Built a $100M+ ARR Business Without VC Funding*Life at Netcore: Explore our culture, and employee experiencesBlogsCustomer Success StoriesProduct & Tech DocumentationBe a Proficorn: Watch/listen to our podcast of Netcore’s leaders in conversation with industry experts~ Netcore is an equal opportunity employer.