Lead Backend Developer

Definitive Healthcare, US; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Definitive Healthcare, part of a global data and analytics family, is seeking a Lead Backend Developer in Bengaluru. You will design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices for marketing analytics and real-world evidence analytics, guiding technical direction as a senior contributor.

You will lead backend development, mentor engineers, collaborate with data, frontend, and product teams, and champion best practices in Python, Django, FastAPI, Redis, PostgreSQL, Docker, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Python backend development experience.
• Designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Experience with Redis caching and PostgreSQL databases.
• Proficient in Django or FastAPI and ORM usage (SQLAlchemy or Django ORM).
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and optimize scalable backend components and APIs using Django and FastAPI.
• Implement real-time features with WebSockets and Redis for performance.
• Lead backend development, delegate tasks, and ensure timely delivery of features.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct thorough code reviews.
• Collaborate with data engineers, frontend developers, and stakeholders in an agile setup.
• Troubleshoot production and development issues and optimize performance.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and containerized deployments with Docker/Kubernetes.
• Participate in the full SDLC, from planning to maintenance, in a distributed team using Git/Jira.

Skills

Python backend

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Real-time apps

Agile methodologies

Code reviews

Tools

Django

FastAPI

Redis

PostgreSQL

SQLAlchemy

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

WebSockets

Jira

Job description

Analytical Wizards is part of the Definitive Healthcare family. We balance innovation with an open, friendly culture and the backing of a long-established parent company, known for its ethical reputation. We guide customers from what’s now to what’s next by unlocking the value of their data and applications to solve their challenges, achieving outcomes that benefit both business and society. Our people are our biggest asset, they drive our innovation advantage and we strive to offer a flexible and collaborative workplace where they can thrive. We offer industry-leading benefits packages to promote a creative and inclusive culture. If driving real change gives you a sense of pride and you are passionate about powering social good, we’d love to hear from you.

Role:

Lead Backend Developer

Job Summary:

Utilize advanced Python technologies and frameworks to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and microservices for products in marketinganalytics and real-world evidence analytics. As a seniorcontributor, you will provide technical leadership, lead backenddevelopment efforts, mentor team members, and drive technical excellence. Collaborationwill occur within cross-functional teams, including UIdesigners, data engineers, frontend developers, client-facing teams, productmanagement, and project management, while adhering to agile methodologiesand scrum practices to deliver robust, integrated analyticssolutions.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend components, microservices, and RESTful APIs using Python frameworks such as Django and FastAPI.
• Implement real-time features and asynchronous processing with WebSockets and Redis for enhanced applicationperformance.
• Lead the backend development team by delegating tasks, coordinating efforts, and ensuring timely deliveryof high-quality features.
• Provide technical leadership through mentoring junior developers, conducting thorough code reviews, and enforcing best practices in software design and implementation.
• Lead collaboration with data engineers, frontend developers, and stakeholders to gatherrequirements, define technical specifications, and ensure seamless integration across layers.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and debugging of complex issues in production and developmentenvironments, including performance bottlenecks and system failures.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and performance optimization in containerizedenvironments using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Participate actively in the full software development lifecycle, encompassing planning, development,testing, deployment, and maintenance within an agile framework.
• Maintain effective communication in a globally distributed team, utilizing tools such as Git for versioncontrol and JIRA for project tracking.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of professional experience in Python backend development, with expertise inframeworks such as Django and FastAPI.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices architectures, andreal-time applications using WebSockets.
• Strong proficiency with caching solutions like Redis and relational databases such as PostgreSQL,including query optimization and schema design.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and software architectureprinciples.
• Proficiency with ORM libraries (e.g., SQLAlchemy or Django ORM).
• Advanced experience in Linux environments, containerization with Docker, and orchestration usingKubernetes.
• Proficiency in code versioning with Git, including advanced workflows and branching strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with agile methodologies, scrum processes, and tools such as JIRA.
• Demonstrated expertise in debugging, performance tuning, security best practices, and complexproblem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with technical and nontechnicalstakeholders in a distributed team environment.