Technical Lead- Backend

Mygate; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community living SaaS platform in India is seeking a Technical Lead – Backend to lead the development of robust backend systems. The ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of experience, strong expertise in Java and microservices architectures, and the ability to mentor engineers. Responsibilities include designing system architecture, optimizing performance, and collaborating with product teams. This position is located in Kerala and offers the chance to impact millions of users positively.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong experience with Java and backend frameworks.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems.
• Define and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers.

Skills

Java

Backend frameworks (Spring Boot)

RESTful APIs

Microservices architectures

Database management (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Redis

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Leadership skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Note: The applicants should be currently residing in Kerala

Role Overview

We are looking for a Technical Lead – Backend to lead the design, development, and scalability of our backend systems. This role requires strong technical expertise in backend development, system architecture, and team mentorship. You will work closely with product managers, frontend teams, and DevOps to build scalable, reliable, and high-performance systems powering millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems and services.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and system design principles.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Mentor and guide backend engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally.
• Build and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices using modern backend frameworks.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure backend architecture.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Work with databases to design efficient data models and queries.
• Architect systems capable of handling large-scale traffic and high availability.
• Drive improvements in system performance, monitoring, logging, and reliability
• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Requirements

• 6–9 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong experience with Java and backend frameworks (Spring Boot or similar).
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Hands‑on experience with databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and caching systems (Redis).
• Experience working with distributed systems and scalable architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.

About Us?

Mygate is India’s leading community living SaaS platform, trusted by 4 million+ residents across 25,000+ gated communities. At its core, Mygate is a Software-as-a-Service solution that empowers housing societies with a powerful suite of tools for security management, communication, payments, and community engagement.

What began as a smarter way to manage visitor entry has evolved into a 360° living experience ecosystem, enabling communities to operate more efficiently while enhancing the quality of everyday life.

Our Ecosystem Includes:

• SaaS Platform:

End-to-end community management software: visitor management, digital payments, facility booking, ERP integration, accounting, complaint management, and communication tools.

• Advertising Platform:

A premium channel that connects brands with affluent, verified households inside gated communities.

Expected to contribute ₹160+ crore annually, forming a key revenue driver.

• Smart Devices:

Expanding beyond software into IoT-powered security and lifestyle devices.

Positioned as a ₹300 crore+ growth opportunity in home automation and consumer electronics.

Mygate Values:

Innovation | Speed | Excellence | Client Service | Confidentiality | Collaboration | Frugality

Disclaime

r: Mygate is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or any other reason.