Geektrust
Website:
geektrust.com
Job details:
Role & Responsibilities:
As a Principal Backend Engineer & Technical Lead you'll be responsible for technical
leadership, system architecture, and team development of our AI-led interoperable digital
enablement platform. You will work directly with the founder/CEO to shape the technical vision
and drive engineering excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
● Lead the architecture and design of scalable backend systems using Node.js and
TypeScript, including REST and GraphQL APIs
● Make critical technical decisions regarding system design, technology stack, and architectural
patterns
● Design and implement high-performance, distributed systems with focus on scalability and
reliability
● Establish technical standards, best practices, and development workflows
● Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, fostering their growth and technical
capabilities
● Drive technical innovation while ensuring system stability and maintainability
● Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions
● Own the technical roadmap and make strategic decisions about technology adoption
● Implement monitoring, observability, and performance optimization strategies
● Lead architectural reviews and maintain high code quality standards
● Manage technical debt and system evolution
Requirements:
● Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
● 7+ years of hands-on experience in backend development, with 3+ years in a technical
leadership role
● Deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, including advanced language features and patterns
● Extensive experience designing and scaling distributed systems
● Strong background in database design and optimization with PostgreSQL
● Expert knowledge of ORMs (Prisma, TypeORM, Sequelize) and their performance
implications
● Proven experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems at scale
● Track record of leading successful technical initiatives and driving architectural decisions
● Experience building and mentoring engineering teams
● Strong system design and problem-solving skills
● Excellence in technical communication and documentation
● Proven ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities
Preferred:
● Experience with microservices architecture and domain-driven design
● Strong DevOps background with expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS)
● Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps practices
● Knowledge of observability tools and practices (logging, monitoring, tracing)
● Experience with high-availability and disaster recovery planning
● Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
● Experience in healthcare or AI-driven systems
● Track record of technical publications or conference presentations
Join us to lead the technical direction of our innovative healthcare platform. As Principal
Backend Engineer & Technical Lead, you'll have the opportunity to shape our technical future
while building and leading a talented engineering team. If you are passionate about technical
excellence and team leadership, we encourage you to apply
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