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Backend- Technical Lead

Paytm

onsite,Noida, Uttar PradeshSoftware DevelopmentFull-time
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Role details

The practical picture
Employment
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Inside the role

Responsibilities
Design scalable distributed system architectures for high-scale backend systems Own and optimize backend systems supporting 100M+ DAUs with sub-50ms API latency Lead technology-first projects and drive engineering excellence initiatives Coach engineers and establish engineering best practices through mentoring and code reviews Use AI tools to accelerate architecture design, code reviews, prototyping, and developer productivity Mentor team members and push for engineering best practices across the organization
Qualifications
4 to 6 years of hands-on backend engineering experience with Java or Node.js Proven ownership of high-scale distributed systems with deep knowledge of microservices, messaging systems, caching, and cloud scalability Strong architectural thinking for systems processing billions of transactions AI-first mindset with demonstrated experience using GPT and other AI coding tools
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The role, at a glance

Extracted from the source posting · 85% confidence

Technical Lead role for backend systems at Paytm, India's largest digital payments platform. The position focuses on designing scalable architectures for high-traffic systems supporting 100M+ daily active users, with emphasis on Java/Node.js, microservices, and AI-assisted development. This is an onsite role based in Noida, Uttar Pradesh requiring 4-6 years of backend engineering experience and demonstrated leadership in distributed systems.

What you need

  • 4 to 6 years of hands-on backend engineering experience with Java or Node.js
  • Proven ownership of high-scale distributed systems with deep knowledge of microservices, messaging systems, caching, and cloud scalability
  • Strong architectural thinking for systems processing billions of transactions
  • AI-first mindset with demonstrated experience using GPT and other AI coding tools

What you will own

  • Design scalable distributed system architectures for high-scale backend systems
  • Own and optimize backend systems supporting 100M+ DAUs with sub-50ms API latency
  • Lead technology-first projects and drive engineering excellence initiatives
  • Coach engineers and establish engineering best practices through mentoring and code reviews
  • Use AI tools to accelerate architecture design, code reviews, prototyping, and developer productivity
  • Mentor team members and push for engineering best practices across the organization
Core skills
JavaNode.jsDistributed SystemsMicroservicesMessaging SystemsCachingCloud ScalabilityArchitecture DesignAI/ML ToolsTechnical Leadership
Internal freshness window ends Oct 22, 2026
View source evidence
  • location “Job location: onsite,Noida, Uttar Pradesh”
  • must_have “4 to 6 ears of hands-on backend engineering experience — Java/Nodejs”
  • must_have “Proven ownership of high-scale distributed systems. Deep knowledge of microservices, messaging systems, caching, storage optimization, and cloud scalability.”
  • responsibilities “optimize APIs to sub-50ms latencies”
  • responsibilities “As a Technical Lead, you'll not just write code — you'll design scalable architectures, coach engineers, and lead technology-first projects.”
  • must_have “An AI-first mindset — you should know how to augment yourself with GPT and other AI coding tools to move 2x faster.”
javanode.jsdistributed systemsmicroservices
Role brief
Backend - Technical Lead
About Us:Paytm is India’s largest digital payments and financial services platform, leading the mobile QR revolution. We power millions of businesses and individuals, and we’re building scalable, resilient systems to serve half a billion Indians and beyond.
About the Role:1) As a Technical Lead, you’ll not just write code — you’ll design scalable architectures, coach engineers, and lead technology-first projects.2) You'll drive backend systems that support 100M+ DAUs, optimize APIs to sub-50ms latencies, and be a champion of engineering excellence.3) We expect you to actively use AI tools to accelerate architecture design, code reviews, prototyping, and developer productivity.
What We're Looking For:1) 4 to 6 ears of hands-on backend engineering experience — Java/Nodejs.2) Proven ownership of high-scale distributed systems. Deep knowledge of microservices, messaging systems, caching, storage optimization, and cloud scalability.3) Clear architectural thinking; you can design systems for billions of transactions, not just millions.4) An AI-first mindset — you should know how to augment yourself with GPT and other AI coding tools to move 2x faster.5) Strong leadership skills — mentoring, code reviewing, pushing for engineering best practices.
Why You Should Join Us:1) Massive ownership and real-world system building opportunities.2)  Work with AI, not against it — code smarter, architect smarter, and build smarter.3)  We are a pure tech-driven team inside Paytm — no unnecessary meetings, no bureaucracy.4) You’ll work on critical platforms, live user-impacting systems, and future-proof engineering.
Preferred Qualifications : Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent