One Impression is one of the World s largest influencer marketing platforms helping over 300+ global brands ranging from enterprises such as Unilever, Nestle, Amazon to startups such as Meesho, Nykaa, CoinSwitch. We are active in over 12 countries including India, US, Australia, the Middle East, etc, and have a network of over 6.5 Mil + influencers across Instagram & YouTube. Our creator network is one of the largest ranging from top celebrities to nano creators in over 10+ languages.
We are quickly capturing wallet shares of giants such as Facebook & Google as influencers continue to become a mainstream channel for brands to drive growth and engagement amongst their target audiences. The ultimate vision is to capture 25% of the global media ad spend by becoming the world s de-facto influencer platform.
We are already the market leader in the Asian market and are now aiming to grow 10x by consolidating the entire market spend towards our newly launched platform for advertisers. In parallel, we aim to establish a strong presence in other global markets such as the US, Indonesia, etc. We are also backed by some of the top investors in the country including Founders of Vedantu, LivSpace, People Group, MamaEarth, Wow Skin Sciences, OML, etc as well as celebrities such as KL Rahul, Zakir Khan, Masoom Minawala, to name a few.
We strongly believe in our people and they are the key pillars to driving our success. It is our people who drive our incredible growth. If you are excited about solving complex world problems, we are looking for you!
Job Overview:
We are looking for a seasoned Backend Lead with over 5 years of experience to lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in software development, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale engineering teams and projects. This role requires strategic leadership, the ability to manage complex technical challenges, and the ability to drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence.As a Backend Lead, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, product management, and operations to ensure alignment with the organization s goals and play a critical role in shaping the technology roadmap and engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Team Development: Lead and inspire a team of engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. Manage the hiring, training, and career development of engineering staff.
Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Define technology roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Technical Excellence: Guide the team in designing and implementing scalable, robust software systems. Drive the adoption of best practices in architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure high-quality product delivery.
Project and Program Management: Oversee the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.
Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.
Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, resource allocation, and performance metrics. Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in software engineering
Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-impact software projects.
Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and scalable system design.
Expertise in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks For this role we require expertise in Python/Django and API Development
Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices, and distributed systems.
Good experience with MySQL and ElasticSearch. Slight experience with other NoSQL and SQL databases.
Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
Experience in delivering full-stack B2B/SaaS applications including mobile applications, web frontend, and a scalable backend.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.
Why Join One Impression
- Be a part of one of the largest influencer marketing platforms globally, working with top brands and influencers.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a fast-growing marketplace product.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A collaborative and innovative work culture in a rapidly scaling company.