Lead Software Engineer

Lead Backend Engineer- Job DescriptionLead Backend EngineerOur story: marketfeed. (YC S21)marketfeed is a Y Combinator-funded seed-stage startup founded bySharique Samsudheen & Sooraj E in 2020. With a community of morethan 1.5 million followers across social media and 200,000 app users,we’ve experienced over 20% MoM growth for the past year. Our usershave collectively invested 300 crores using marketfeed. Backed by astrong team of 50+ talented individuals, our mission is to democratisetrading and make it profitable for everyone, no matter their level ofexperience.Who are we looking for?We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with prior expertise indesigning and developing high-performance backend systems on Cloud.This role would be responsible for building backend capabilities for ourapp and accelerate our growth initiatives.You’re a great fit if you: Have 7+ years of hands-on experience in programming with Go,Node.js, or Python Possess strong understanding of Realtime Systems, Redis,Websockets, Event-Driven Architectures Have expertise in databases such as MySQL, Firestore, RealtimeDatabase Are proficient in cloud platforms like GCP and experience with CI/CDtools Have experience with monitoring tools and performanceoptimization Have the passion for mentoring and grooming engineers Curious about learning new tools, discovering innovations, settingup new processes to make us betterBonus points if you: Have experience in financial markets, particularly trading andoptions, or a willingness to dive deep into this space. Have a proven track record of thriving in fast-paced, early-stagestartup environments where autonomy and self-management arekey.Have worked closely with founders or senior leadership to influencebusiness decisionsWhat’s in it for you:1. We care for your work-life balance with a Flexible leave policy andworking hours.2. We care for your physical and mental health with health insurance thatincludes free health check-ups, unlimited doctor consultations and dentalcare.3. Competitive salary with great ESOPs, annual team retreats/outings anda dog-friendly office.4. You are in the driver’s seat of building innovative & challenging tradingproducts & financial instruments.Interviewing with us – Hiring ProcessOur hiring process is thorough, ensuring that we find the right fit for bothyou and us. Here’s what you can expect:1. Screening Round for Fit: Initial conversations over phone/videowith a recruiter and hiring manager to assess skills, experience, andcultural fit.2. Technical Round 1: Hands-on coding round designed to assessyour problem-solving & coding skills3. Technical Round 2: Whiteboard round where we deep dive intoCloud Design Patterns, System Design & Infrastructure Setup.4. Managerial Round: Assessment on Leadership, Team Managementand Project Management skills5. In-Person Interview with Founders: A final round with ourfounders to ensure you’re a cultural fit and aligned with our mission.Our interview process is structured to be welcoming and insightful. Weaim to give you as much insight into our company as we gain fromlearning about you. Typically, this involves 3-4 interviews, either virtual orin-person.