Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python)
Tata Consultancy Services • Gurugram, Haryana • Onsite • Full-time • Publish Date:
About the Role
As Tata Consultancy Services scales its Gurugram operations, the Software Engineering practice is onboarding an accomplished Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python). Based in Gurugram, Haryana, you will take direct ownership of low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures and drive measurable improvements across defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
Working at the intersection of Software Engineering and regional delivery in Gurugram, you will collaborate with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to architect technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications and clean, production-hardened code with automated unit and integration test coverage. Strong command over Node.js, Python, System Design, TypeScript / Java / Python is essential to sustain defect escape rate, code review turnaround, and throughput scalability.
The Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python) position at Tata Consultancy Services (Gurugram) carries an annual CTC range of ₹16L – ₹28L per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333 per month gross), benchmarked to mid-senior level standards in Software Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and scale mission-critical software solutions and distributed systems for Tata Consultancy Services.
- Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, and QA teams to define scalable architecture patterns.
- Champion engineering excellence through thorough code reviews, unit testing, and continuous deployment.
- Drive performance tuning, latency optimization, and robust API design.
Required Qualifications & Technical Stack
- 5–10 years of hands-on professional experience in relevant domain.
- Bachelor's / Master's degree in engineering or relevant academic discipline.
- Proven track record in driving scalable results, team leadership, and stakeholder management.
- Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and exceptional communication skills.
Preferred / Bonus Qualifications
- Prior exposure to scaling distributed application services and resilient API gateways within Software Engineering teams in Gurugram or comparable Indian enterprise hubs.
- Familiarity with automation workflows, Modern Cloud Stacks (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Automated CI/CD Pipelines, and modern reporting standards.
- Experience mentoring cross-functional contributors or managing end-to-end delivery SLAs.
Core Technologies & Tools
Node.js, Python, System Design, TypeScript / Java / Python, Microservices, REST & GraphQL APIs, Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD Automation
Salary & Compensation Breakdown
Annual CTC Range: ₹16L - ₹28L / yr • Experience Benchmark: 5 - 10 Years (Senior Level)
Annual CTC is structured between ₹16 Lakhs and ₹28 Lakhs per annum (approx. ₹1,33,333 – ₹2,33,333/month) based on interview performance, Node.js & Python depth, and 5 to 10 years of progressive experience. Package includes fixed base pay, statutory provident fund, medical insurance, and performance-linked incentives at Tata Consultancy Services.
Perks & Benefits: Comprehensive Medical Insurance • Flexible Work / Remote Options • Annual Performance Bonus • Learning & Development Stipend • Stock Options / Wellness Benefits
Work Location & Regional Hub — Gurugram, Haryana (Onsite)
This Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python) opening is based in Gurugram, Haryana under a Onsite work arrangement. Candidates located in Gurugram or willing to operate from the Gurugram regional corridor will collaborate directly with Tata Consultancy Services's Software Engineering unit during standard Indian business hours.
About Tata Consultancy Services — Company Profile & Details
Tata Consultancy Services is a verified employer operating within the Software Engineering and enterprise solutions ecosystem with active delivery operations in Gurugram, Haryana. Known for structured execution across low-latency production systems and modular frontend/backend architectures, Tata Consultancy Services partners with DevOps platform teams, security engineers, and UX designers to build resilient products, client services, and sustainable career pathways for mid-senior level professionals.
Industry / Practice: Software Engineering • Regional Hub: Gurugram, Haryana, India • Verification: GST & KYC Verified Employer
How to Apply for Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js / Python) at Tata Consultancy Services
- Click "Apply Now" on this page and verify your candidate profile, contact details, and updated resume highlighting Node.js, Python, System Design.
- Complete the role-readiness screening check confirming your 5 to 10 years of progressive experience and availability for the Gurugram (Onsite) mandate.
- Shortlisted profiles undergo a structured evaluation with Tata Consultancy Services's Software Engineering hiring panel focused on technical architecture RFCs, schema designs, and API contract specifications and practical problem-solving.
- Final discussion with Tata Consultancy Services leadership covering role expectations, onboarding timeline in Gurugram, and the ₹16L – ₹28L / yr compensation package.