Backend Engineering Lead / Staff / Principal Engineer
Lokal AppBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted October 10, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Lokal is a house of focused apps, operating dozens of live apps across categories, with a mission to connect Tier-2/3+ India to knowledge, opportunities, tools, and experts.
Job Description
Lokal is a house of focused apps, operating dozens of live apps across categories, with a mission to connect Tier-2/3+ India to knowledge, opportunities, tools, and experts. As Backend Engineering Lead/Staff/Principal Engineer, you will design and implement scalable backend solutions, lead system design discussions, mentor junior developers, and take ownership of end-to-end project delivery.
Requirements
- At least 6+ years of experience in backend development
- Proven track record of delivering scalable solutions
- Strong grasp of architectural patterns like microservices and event-driven systems
- Expertise in database optimization (SQL/NoSQL) and API performance tuning
- Experience with DevOps practices, such as CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, and infrastructure as code
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for large-scale systems
- A history of driving significant technical initiatives or system migrations
- Experience with WebSockets and video streaming use cases
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Equity options
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Access to the latest technologies and tools
