Lead- Backend, Software Development

Pocketful; Delhi; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Pocketful is seeking a Backend Engineering Lead in Delhi to architect and scale critical backend systems for a modern fintech platform. The ideal candidate will have 6–10+ years of experience in backend engineering, strong expertise in languages such as Golang and Python, and leadership skills for managing teams. You will tackle high-performance engineering challenges involving real-time systems, directly shaping the technology decisions and architecture for the company’s backend systems.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable products or platforms.
• Strong expertise in Golang, Python, C++, Java and backend system architecture.
• Experience leading engineering teams or owning backend architecture initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems.
• Build and optimize high-performance systems for large-scale transactions.
• Drive backend architecture decisions across scalability and reliability.

Skills

Golang

Python

C++

Java

Microservices Architecture

REST APIs

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Concurrent system design

Job description

Pocketful is building a modern, high-performance fintech infrastructure layer designed for scale, speed, and reliability.

Backend Engineering Lead | Pocketful

Function – Engineering – Backend • Location – Okhla, New Delhi • Experience – 6–10+ Years • Work Mode – In-Office

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Backend Lead to architect and scale critical backend systems powering trading, execution, risk, and platform infrastructure. This role requires strong engineering leadership, deep backend expertise, and the ability to build systems that operate with low latency and high reliability under scale. You will work closely with founders, product, and engineering leadership to shape the core technology backbone of the platform.

Role Mandate

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems and distributed services using Golang.
• Build and optimize high-performance systems capable of handling large-scale concurrent transactions and real-time operations.
• Drive backend architecture decisions across scalability, reliability, fault tolerance, observability, and performance optimization.
• Lead engineering execution across microservices, APIs, infrastructure integrations, and backend workflows.
• Mentor and manage backend engineers while establishing strong engineering standards, code quality, and development practices.
• Collaborate closely with product, DevOps, frontend, and leadership teams to deliver scalable and resilient systems.
• Improve infrastructure efficiency, deployment reliability, monitoring, and backend operational excellence.
• Drive technical problem-solving across architecture, concurrency, distributed systems, and system optimization challenges.

Candidate Profile

• 6–10+ years of backend engineering experience building scalable products or platforms.
• Strong expertise in Golang, Python, C++, Java and backend system architecture.
• Deep understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, Distributed Systems, and Scalable Backend Design.
• Strong experience with Microservices Architecture, REST APIs, and concurrent system design.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, and cloud‑native deployment environments.
• Strong understanding of database design, query optimization, and high‑scale backend performance tuning.
• Experience leading engineering teams or owning backend architecture initiatives.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced product and engineering environments.

Preferred Experience

• Experience building fintech, trading, broking, or transaction‑heavy platforms.
• Exposure to event‑driven systems, queues, caching layers, and real‑time processing systems.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and observability frameworks.
• Understanding of trading systems, capital markets, or financial infrastructure is a strong advantage.

Tech Stack Exposure

• Golang, Python, C++, Java
• AWS
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• REST APIs
• SQL / NoSQL Databases
• Microservices Architecture
• Distributed Systems

Leadership Competencies

• Engineering Leadership
• System Design & Architecture
• Scalability Thinking
• Technical Problem Solving
• Execution Excellence
• Ownership & Accountability
• Cross‑functional Collaboration

Why Join Pocketful

• Build core fintech infrastructure powering a modern trading platform.
• Work on high‑scale engineering challenges involving real‑time systems and low‑latency architecture.
• Directly influence technology decisions, backend architecture, and engineering culture.
• Operate in a high‑ownership environment alongside founders and senior leadership.