Senior Backend Engineer/ Tech Lead Job in Investwell

Senior Backend Engineer / Tech Lead

Location: Gurugram, India

Type: Full-Time

Experience: 6 9 Years

Category: Technology

About Investwell

Investwell (Excel Net Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) is India s leading enterprise software platform for financial advisors. Our product suite powers lakhs of daily transactions and enables top financial advisors across the country to guide investors toward achieving their financial goals. If you're passionate about building scalable systems that impact millions, this is your opportunity to shape the future of investing in India.

Role Overview

We re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer / Tech Lead to join our growing technology team. You will lead backend development initiatives, work on performance-critical services, and contribute to designing highly available, scalable systems. You ll also mentor team members, lead system architecture efforts, and ensure that our platforms run reliably and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, review code, and ensure best engineering practices.
• System Design: Architect scalable, secure, and maintainable backend systems.
• Service Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure sub-second server response times and optimize backend performance.
• Database Management: Design and manage MySQL, with working knowledge of MongoDB and Elasticsearch data stores effectively.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy and monitor cloud-based services; ensure system reliability and uptime.
• Messaging & Indexing: Implement messaging queues and indexing mechanisms for real-time data flows.
• Technical Communication: Present architectural designs, participate in sprint planning, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 6 9 years of backend development experience with expertise in Node.js, Express.js, and JavaScript.
• Strong background in system architecture, API design, and complex problem solving.
• Proficiency in MySQL, with working knowledge of MongoDB and Elasticsearch.
• Solid understanding of data modeling, caching, and asynchronous processing.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools, cloud environments, and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and performance tuning skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Python, Java, or additional backend languages.
• Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Hands-on experience with message brokers (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka).

Perks & Benefits

• 5-day work week with flexible timings.
• Group medical insurance coverage up to 3 Lakhs for all permanent employees.
• Fun, collaborative work environment with regular team activities.
• Complimentary consultations with financial planners for your personal financial journey.
• Resources and mentorship to help you get started with your own investments.

Why Join Us?

At Investwell, you ll be part of a mission to make quality financial planning accessible to everyone. You ll work with a high-impact team, solve real-world scalability challenges, and play a key role in shaping the future of fintech in India.