Job Description
Job Title: Backend Lead
Company: Schbang
Location: Mumbai, Lower Parel
About Schbang
Schbang is a creative and technology transformation company that delivers integrated solutions across strategy, creativity, media, technology, and data. We work with leading brands across India and global markets, building scalable digital products and platforms that drive real business impact. At Schbang, technology and creativity come together to solve complex problems at scale.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Lead to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of strong backend development experience and the ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in Node.js, PHP, WordPress, MongoDB, along with experience working on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
As a Backend Lead, you will be responsible for technical execution, architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend applications and RESTful APIs using PHP, Node.js, and MongoDB
• Build and implement scalable and reliable backend solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services
• Ensure performance, quality, security, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and refactor or fix legacy codebases
• Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices
• Contribute to backend architecture, system design, and technology decisions
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in backend development using Node.js, PHP, WordPress, and MySQL
• Strong proficiency with Express.js and familiarity with libraries and services such as Multer, Google APIs, and Firebase
• Hands-on experience in developing WordPress plugins
• Strong expertise in writing complex aggregation queries in MongoDB
• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and headless architecture
• Proven experience working with cloud services including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, DRY principles, source control management, and testing
• Working experience in Python is an added advantage
Why Join Schbang
• Work on scalable digital platforms for leading brands
• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Gain exposure to modern cloud-native and headless architectures
• Be part of a culture that values ownership, learning, and technical excellence
Company: Schbang
Location: Mumbai, Lower Parel
About Schbang
Schbang is a creative and technology transformation company that delivers integrated solutions across strategy, creativity, media, technology, and data. We work with leading brands across India and global markets, building scalable digital products and platforms that drive real business impact. At Schbang, technology and creativity come together to solve complex problems at scale.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Backend Lead to join our dynamic technology team. The ideal candidate will have 4–5 years of strong backend development experience and the ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. This role requires hands-on expertise in Node.js, PHP, WordPress, MongoDB, along with experience working on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
As a Backend Lead, you will be responsible for technical execution, architectural decisions, and mentoring junior engineers while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend applications and RESTful APIs using PHP, Node.js, and MongoDB
• Build and implement scalable and reliable backend solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and other cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services
• Ensure performance, quality, security, and responsiveness of applications
• Identify performance bottlenecks, troubleshoot issues, and refactor or fix legacy codebases
• Lead and mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and best practices
• Contribute to backend architecture, system design, and technology decisions
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–5 years of experience in backend development using Node.js, PHP, WordPress, and MySQL
• Strong proficiency with Express.js and familiarity with libraries and services such as Multer, Google APIs, and Firebase
• Hands-on experience in developing WordPress plugins
• Strong expertise in writing complex aggregation queries in MongoDB
• Experience working with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, web services, and headless architecture
• Proven experience working with cloud services including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, code reviews, DRY principles, source control management, and testing
• Working experience in Python is an added advantage
Why Join Schbang
• Work on scalable digital platforms for leading brands
• Collaborate with experienced engineers in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment
• Gain exposure to modern cloud-native and headless architectures
• Be part of a culture that values ownership, learning, and technical excellence
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Software Engineer – Backend position is now open for candidates interested in the Software Developer Jobs sector. This role in Mumbai offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Software Developer Jobs is a plus.
