Tech Lead (Backend)

As a Tech Lead at Lendbuzz, your responsibilities will include leading the design and development of scalable backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, overseeing code quality and conducting code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and driving operational excellence while ensuring timely task management within an Agile environment.

Candidates for the Tech Lead position at Lendbuzz should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, have a minimum of 5 years of backend development experience (with at least 2 years in a lead role), strong expertise in Python, Java, or Go, and familiarity with database technologies, particularly PostgreSQL, as well as cloud platforms like AWS.

Lendbuzz fosters a strong mentorship culture by encouraging Tech Leads to guide junior engineers through regular code reviews, sharing knowledge of best practices, and supporting their professional growth. This collaborative environment nurtures talent and promotes continuous learning within the backend team.

As a Tech Lead at Lendbuzz, you will work primarily with Python for backend development, PostgreSQL as the preferred database system, AWS for cloud infrastructure, and Docker for containerization, among other technologies aimed at delivering high-quality, user-centric products.

The salary range for the Tech Lead position at Lendbuzz is competitive, between $160,000 and $180,000 per year, reflecting the importance of this role in contributing to our mission of providing better financial opportunities.

In answering this question, share specific examples of projects you've worked on, your role in the development process, and the technologies used. Highlight your experience with Python and PostgreSQL, demonstrating your ability to build scalable solutions.

Discuss your methodical approach to system architecture, including understanding requirements, considering scalability, security, and performance. Provide examples of systems you've architected in the past, explaining your decision-making process.

Focus on specific instances where you've successfully mentored junior engineers, including the strategies you used to guide them, the feedback they received, and the improvements you observed in their performance and skills.

Explain your practices for maintaining code quality, such as code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards. Share how these practices have contributed to the overall efficiency and reliability of previous projects.

Illustrate your experience with Agile methodologies, detailing how you prioritize tasks, facilitate team collaboration, and ensure timely deliveries. Mention specific Agile tools you've used and how they've supported your team's workflow.

Discuss various best practices, such as RESTful API design, database normalization, version control, and documentation. Provide reasons for why these practices are crucial for successful backend development.

Outline a step-by-step approach for diagnosing and resolving production issues, including gathering logs, identifying the root cause, implementing fixes, and communicating with stakeholders. Emphasize the importance of learning from these incidents to prevent future occurrences.

Mention tools like AWS services and Docker that you are familiar with for deployment and container management. Discuss your reasoning for these choices and any experiences you've had that demonstrate their effectiveness.

Discuss techniques you use to foster collaboration, such as regular meetings, shared documentation, or collaborative tools. Share examples of successful inter-team projects you've led that highlight the benefits of teamwork.

Convey your passion for technology and team development. Share how witnessing the growth of team members and achieving project success drives you, reflecting on past leadership experiences that were particularly rewarding.