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Technical Lead - Backend Engineering

PaytmBangalore, Karnataka
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

1) 6-8 years of backend engineering experience, particularly with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.2) Proven track record with high-scale distributed systems and extensive knowledge in microservices, messaging systems, caching, and cloud scalability.3) Ability to architect systems capable of managing billions of transactions.4) Familiarity with AI tools to enhance coding and productivity.5) Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

About the job

Technical Lead - Backend Engineering

About Us:
Paytm stands as India’s premier digital payments and financial services platform, spearheading the mobile QR revolution. We empower millions of businesses and individuals, crafting scalable and resilient systems designed to serve half a billion Indians and beyond.
At Paytm, we view technology as a means to build the future. We believe that the next generation of engineers should not only scale systems to billions but also harness AI and GPT tools to enhance innovation and efficiency.

Role Overview:
1) As a Technical Lead, your responsibilities will extend beyond coding; you will architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and spearhead technology-driven initiatives.
2) You will manage backend systems that cater to over 100 million daily active users (DAUs), optimize APIs to achieve sub-50ms latency, and promote engineering excellence across the team.
3) We expect you to leverage AI tools to expedite architecture design, code reviews, prototyping, and enhance developer productivity.

Desired Qualifications:
1) 6-8 years of extensive experience in backend engineering, particularly with Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
2) Demonstrated accountability for high-scale distributed systems, with a deep understanding of microservices, messaging systems, caching, storage optimization, and cloud scalability.
3) Strong architectural acumen, capable of designing systems that handle billions of transactions.
4) An AI-driven mindset — adept at utilizing GPT and other AI coding tools to enhance productivity.
5) Excellent leadership skills — mentoring others, conducting code reviews, and advocating for engineering best practices.

Why Join Us:
1) Gain significant ownership and hands-on opportunities in building real-world systems.
2) Collaborate with AI technologies — work smarter, architect more effectively, and build innovative solutions.
3) Be part of a tech-first team within Paytm — we prioritize technology without unnecessary distractions.

About Paytm

Paytm is India's largest digital payments and financial services platform, leading the mobile QR revolution, and committed to empowering millions of businesses and individuals through cutting-edge technology.

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