Lead Backend Developer

Experience: 10 to 13 years

Location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hubli, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Mangalore, Mumbai, Mysore, Nagpur, Pune, Kerala

Job code: 101558

Posted on: Aug 08, 2026

About Us:

AceNet Consulting is a fast-growing global business and technology consulting firm leveraging a consultative approach, deep domain expertise and strong technology capabilities across business transformation, IT strategy & architecture, digital transformation, data engineering & analytics, AI/ML, cloud & infrastructure, enterprise applications and emerging technologies to deliver value to our global clients. AceNet’s marquee clients include Tier-1 and Tier-2 banking & financial services, asset & wealth management, healthcare, consumer retail, eCommerce & logistics, engineering, government & public sectors, consulting and technology firms. With presence across Abu Dhabi UAE, Texas USA and India (Bangalore, Gurgaon & Pune), AceNet brings strong consulting and delivery capabilities across project staffing, managed services, outsourcing and offshoring.

Job Summary

AceNet Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Lead Backend Developer with 10+ years of experience in designing, developing, and leading scalable backend solutions using Python, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting enterprise-grade backend systems, defining API and microservices standards, mentoring development teams, and delivering secure, high-performance applications while ensuring adherence to architecture governance and coding best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect, design, and develop scalable backend solutions using Python, Node.js, and Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

Define and implement RESTful API standards and microservices architecture.

Design, develop, and optimize PostgreSQL database systems for high availability and performance.

Ensure backend applications are scalable, secure, reliable, and highly performant.

Lead backend development activities and mentor engineering teams.

Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Implement secure authentication, authorization, and API access control mechanisms.

Drive backend performance optimization, monitoring, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.

Deploy and manage backend applications on Microsoft Azure App Services.

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub and GitHub Actions.

Ensure adherence to coding standards, architecture governance, and development best practices.

Support end-to-end system integration and enterprise solution delivery.

Utilize SQL to analyze data, develop database functionality, and enhance application performance

Required Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in backend application development and solution architecture.

Strong expertise in Python, Node.js, and Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, or Django.

Extensive experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and microservices.

Strong hands-on experience with PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and performance tuning.

Proficiency in SQL for database development, analysis, and performance enhancement.

Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Azure App Services and cloud deployments.

Experience implementing GitHub and GitHub Actions for version control and CI/CD pipelines.

Strong understanding of authentication, authorization, API security, and access control mechanisms.

Experience with scalable backend architecture, system integration, and enterprise application development.

Strong analytical, debugging, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.

Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have:

Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.

Knowledge of Azure DevOps and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

Experience with message queues, caching technologies (Redis), and event-driven architectures.

Exposure to AI/ML integrations or cloud-native backend services.

Experience working on enterprise-scale digital transformation or consulting projects.

Experience leading technical teams and driving architecture and engineering best practices

Why Join Us:

Opportunities to work on transformative projects and cutting-edge technologies with leading global organizations.

Continuous investment in learning, upskilling, and professional development.

Competitive compensation, benefits, ESOPs, and international assignment opportunities.

Supportive work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and employee well-being.

Open and collaborative culture that values innovation, diversity, and individual contributions.