About this role
### Job Title: Tech Lead - Backend
Location: Bengaluru
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### About Us :
At Habuild, we are on a mission to transform lives by helping people build healthier habits! With a powerful vision to create a healthier, happier world, we have already impacted over 20 million lives, fostering a culture of consistency, discipline, and well-being. Through our innovative approach, we empower individuals to unlock their best selves—whether it's through yoga, mindfulness, or fitness routines—and make wellness an unshakable part of their daily lives. We are not just another company; we are a movement. A community driven by purpose, passion, and relentless pursuit of growth. At Habuild, we believe that small, consistent actions lead to extraordinary transformations, and our products are designed to make that journey seamless, engaging, and life-changing. Join us, and let’s build something extraordinary—together!
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### Role Overview :
As a Technical Lead at Habuild, you will lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance backend systems, ensuring the platform’s efficiency, reliability, and future extensibility. This is a key leadership role in our engineering team, where you'll own architectural decisions, build resilient infrastructure, and mentor fellow engineers in delivering impactful technology solutions. You’ll work closely with product, QA, and cross-functional teams to drive progress aligned with the long-term technology roadmap. If you’re a hands-on backend expert with a strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for building reliable systems at scale, we want to hear from you.
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Key Responsibilities :
- Strategize, lead, and execute product roadmap implementation with speed and precision
- Drive architectural decisions to ensure scalability, performance, and system reliability
- Collaborate with stakeholders, PMs, QA, and developers to align efforts with business goals
- Produce clean, maintainable, and high-quality code while setting strong development standards
- Evaluate and recommend system design approaches, balancing build vs. buy decisions
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and workflows
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a strong culture of continuous learning and code excellence
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Requirements :
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development
- Deep technical expertise in TypeScript , PostgreSQL , Redis , messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and AWS
- Solid understanding of distributed systems , microservices, and system tracing
- Strong architectural experience in designing HLDs , LLDs , and scalable backend systems
- Proven ability to mentor, guide, and elevate engineering teams through technical leadership
- Excellent communication and documentation skills for technical alignment and team visibility
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Why Join Us?
- Lead Scalable Systems: Drive the architecture and reliability of products used by millions
- Make a Real Impact: Be part of a mission-driven company transforming lives at scale
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a passionate, high-impact team that values growth and ownership
- Flexible Setup: Enjoy hybrid work flexibility and autonomy
- Continuous Growth: Learn, lead, and grow in a dynamic startup environment
Breathe. Pause. Reset. To truly align with our mission of making yoga a daily habit, we believe it’s important for candidates to experience it firsthand. As part of the interview process, join our free yoga program via "http://habit.yoga/ (http://habit.yoga)" and attend the sessions for at least 4–5 days. Afterwards, share your feedback—what worked well, what could be improved, and ideas for enhancement. This step will help you connect more closely with the vision you’ll be contributing to.
Let’s build something extraordinary together. Apply Now & Join Us in shaping a healthier, happier world—one habit at a time!
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