Head of Back-End Development

crewlia; India; Remote; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Learning stipend

Performance bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Crewlia seeks a Head of Back-End Development to lead our growing remote team, combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution to shape backend operations and deliver critical results.

You will guide a globally distributed engineering group, mentor engineers, optimize cloud infrastructure, and work with executive leadership to hit milestones. The role offers fully remote work with flexible hours and a strong emphasis on learning and innovation.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written, verbal, and asynchronous communication capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• 8-10+ years of demonstrated, progressive success in a relevant functional role.
• High-level proficiency with modern cloud-based enterprise solutions.
• Proven comfort and productivity operating in a fully remote, distributed environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Lead, mentor, and structurally scale a high-performing, globally distributed team.
• Maintain and optimize critical IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Develop, communicate, and execute high-level overarching departmental strategies.
• Collaborate directly with executive leadership to drive core company milestones.

Skills

Communication

Agile/Scrum

Experience 8-10 yrs

Cloud platforms

Remote work

Job description

We are actively seeking a passionate Head of Back-End Development to join our growing remote team. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in shaping our operations, driving strategic initiatives, and delivering exceptional results within your functional area. The ideal candidate will combine big-picture strategic thinking with hands‑on, tactical execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
• Lead, mentor, and structurally scale a high-performing, globally distributed team.
• Maintain and optimize critical IT infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Develop, communicate, and execute high-level overarching departmental strategies.
• Collaborate directly with executive leadership to drive core company milestones.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and asynchronous communication capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• 8-10+ years of demonstrated, progressive success in a relevant functional role.
• High-level proficiency with modern cloud-based enterprise solutions.
• Proven comfort and productivity operating in a fully remote, distributed environment.

What You’ll Bring:

• An intrinsic passion for continuous learning, upskilling, and rapid adaptation.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset that thrives on solving complex problems.
• The proven ability to thrive and drive results in an ambiguous, fast-paced setting.
• Fully remote, flexible work hours
• Performance‑based bonus structure
• Annual learning & development stipend
• Health and wellness benefits (varies by location)
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This is an equal opportunity role. Applications are welcomed from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and demonstrated ability.