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Backend- Technical Lead

Paytm
Location
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Recharges & Utilities
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 6+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience — Nodejs
  • Proven ownership of high-scale distributed systems
  • Deep knowledge of microservices, messaging systems, caching, storage optimization, and cloud scalability
  • Clear architectural thinking for designing systems for billions of transactions
  • Strong leadership skills in mentoring, code reviewing, and advocating for engineering best practices
  • An AI-first mindset with experience using AI tools like GPT for productivity
Nice to have
  • Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
What the job really is

As a Backend Technical Lead at Paytm, you will design scalable architectures and lead technology projects while mentoring engineers. Your role will involve optimizing backend systems to handle over 100 million daily active users, utilizing AI tools to enhance productivity, and ensuring engineering excellence in high-scale distributed systems.

Things to weigh
  • No specific salary or compensation details provided
  • Focus on AI tools may require adaptability to new technologies
  • Role emphasizes high ownership and responsibility, which may lead to a demanding work environment
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