Senior Backend Developer (Team lead)

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Upright is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Team Lead) to design, develop, and implement robust software solutions. You will collaborate with startup founders to define requirements and lead on major operational and technical projects.

You should be able to work independently with minimal supervision and possess strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Hands-on experience in software development and agile methodologies is required; you will guide a team to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Strong backend and architecture knowledge.
• Leadership experience or potential to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality software design and architecture by studying information needs and processes.
• Evaluate feasibility and requirements to propose robust solutions.
• Design and develop product architecture for scalable applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and collaborate with the team to deliver.
• Make informed decisions and take ownership of product at scale.
• Collaborate with others to achieve goals and stay current with new technologies.
• Understand business needs and create tools to support them.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Relational databases

SQL

ORM frameworks

API development

System integration

Git/Bitbucket/SVN

Education

B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent

Job description

Company: Upright

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Mode: On-Site / Hybrid (as per project requirement)

Salary: ₹5,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 per year

Experience Required: 5+ Years

Education: B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent

Department: Engineering / Backend Development

Job Platform: Cutshort

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Team Lead) to produce and implement functional software solutions. You will work with startup founders to define software requirements and take the lead on operational and technical projects. In this role, you should be able to work independently with little supervision. You should have excellent organization and problem-solving skills. If you also have hands‑on experience in software development and agile methodologies. Your goal will be to develop high-quality software that is aligned with user needs and business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality software design and architecture by studying information needs; conferring with users; studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes; investigating problem areas; following the software development lifecycle.


• Determines operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions.


• Design and Develop product architecture


• Collaborate with team to brainstorm and create efficient product. Mentor junior and mid‑level engineers.


• Make informed decisions quickly and taking ownership of product at scale.


• Work collaboratively with others to achieve goals.


• Be a persistent, creative problem solver.


• Passionate about learning new technologies and stay up to date with industry.


• Understand business needs and know how to create the tools and to manage them.

Qualifications:

Educational Qualification

• B.E / B.Tech / MCA or equivalent degree in Computer Science or related field.

Experience

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Python and JavaScript.


• Deep understanding of backend systems and architecture.


• Experience with relational databases and SQL.


• Knowledge of ORM frameworks.


• Experience in building large-scale web applications.


• Familiarity with API development and system integration.


• Experience with Git, Bitbucket, or SVN.