Associate Technical Lead

Merkle; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,200,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Merkle India seeks an experienced Lead Developer/Engineer to drive backend development on large‑scale projects. You will design, implement and optimize RESTful services using Node.js/Perl, model data efficiently, and collaborate with product, design and client teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.

With 8–12 years of professional experience, you will mentor junior engineers, promote best practices in Agile/Scrum, and ensure security and performance are baked into

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional software development experience with backend emphasis.
• Proficiency in Node.js and Perl; RESTful API development and data modeling.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Frontend basics: HTML, CSS, JavaScript; Vue.js or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug Node.js backend applications for large-scale projects.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases, data modeling, and query optimization.
• Ensure RESTful APIs, authentication, security, and performance best practices.
• Maintain and enhance existing backend systems in production environments.
• Collaborate with UI teams using Vue.js and basic frontend skills.

Skills

Node.js

Perl

RESTful APIs

SQL/NoSQL databases

Git

CI/CD

HTML/CSS/JavaScript

Vue.js

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

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Business Title

Lead Developer/Engineer

Years of Experience

• 8–12 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on backend engineering.

Job Descreption

Senior Software Engineers will write code, test, launch and support large scale development projects. At times they may interact directly with internal and external clients to help brainstorm and create technical solutions to business problems.

Must have skills

Technical:

• Proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Perl).
• Strong experience with RESTful API development and integration.
• Database expertise (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Understanding of system architecture and design principles.
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Basic frontend skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js or similar).

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Good to have skills

Technical:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to frontend frameworks beyond Vue.js (React, Angular).
• Performance optimization and security best practices.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to mentor junior developers.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Strong documentation and presentation skills.

Key responsibiltes

• Strong experience designing, developing, and debugging Node.js backend applications.
• Solid experience with databases (SQL or similar), including data modeling and query optimization.
• Strong understanding of backend fundamentals such as RESTful APIs, HTTP, authentication/authorization, security best practices, and performance optimization.
• Experience maintaining and enhancing existing backend systems in production environments.
• Working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Ability to build and maintain UI components to support backend functionality.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience with Vue.js or similar modern frontend frameworks.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment, using tools such as JIRA.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.

Education Qulification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Shift timing

2pm-11pm IST

Location:

DGS India - Mumbai - Thane Ashar IT Park

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent