Software Development Engineer (SDE) Lead | Scrabble & Jigsaw
Posted on November 10, 2025
Job Description
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<p>DE Lead (skin in the game, built stuff ground up, rock star engineer)</p>
<p>Experience: 8+ years of full-stack or backend development with proven end-to-end ownership of scalable systems.</p>
<p>Role Overview</p>
<p>We’re looking for a hands-on Software Development Engineer (SDE) Lead to drive high-impact projects, guide the</p>
<p>team, and ensure robust, production-grade systems. The role demands strong technical expertise, leadership, and</p>
<p>a problem-solving mindset.</p>
<p>Key Responsibilities</p>
<p>• Lead the design, development, and deployment of high-performance, scalable applications.</p>
<p>• Manage production systems — servers, databases, infrastructure, logging, and monitoring.</p>
<p>• Diagnose and resolve complex production issues and performance bottlenecks.</p>
<p>• Translate business requirements into efficient, maintainable technical solutions.</p>
<p>• Ensure code quality through reviews, best practices, and test-driven development (TDD).</p>
<p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced Agile environment.</p>
<p>• Continuously improve systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.</p>
<p>Technical Skill Set</p>
<p>• Backend: Node.js, Java, Python, .NET (any major backend stack)</p>
<p>• Frontend: React.js, Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Responsive Design</p>
<p>• Databases: PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Cosmos DB — strong in DB design and query</p>
<p>optimization</p>
<p>• Caching / Queues: Redis, Memcached, Kafka, RabbitMQ</p>
<p>• Architecture: API design, background jobs, asynchronous programming, microservices, ORMs</p>
<p>• Cloud & DevOps: AWS, GCP, Azure, CI/CD tools, infrastructure automation, networking, monitoring</p>
<p>• Mobile (Good to have): Flutter, React Native, Dart</p>
<p>• AI / Automation: Exposure to AI-based tools or system optimization through automation</p>
<p>Core Competencies</p>
<p>• Get stuff done by the team. No excuses. Just results</p>
<p>• Owns production data with precision and accountability</p>
<p>• Obsessed with data — sharp data analysis</p>
<p>• Master of meticulous, high-quality code reviews</p>
<p>• Expert in Deliveries. Own it. Crush it. Deliver it!</p>
<p>• Excellent debugging and analytical problem-solving skills</p>
<p>• Strong understanding of OOPs and functional programming</p>
<p>• High ownership and accountability in delivery and quality</p>
<p>• Great communication, leadership, and organizational skills</p>
<p>• Startup or product-based experience preferred</p>
<p>• Availability for critical production issues beyond regular hours</p>
<p>Why Join Us</p>
<p>• High ownership, high growth, and high impact role</p>
<p>• Opportunity to build and scale products from the ground up</p>
<p>• Collaborative, open, and fast-moving work culture</p>
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