Technical Lead - Disk Image Backup Architect

5+ years Bangalore (Whitefield)

Role Type: Full-time | Permanent

Send your resume to: jobsindia@idrive.com

About the Job

IDrive is a leading provider of secure and scalable cloud backup, S3-compatible object storage, and remote access solutions. Trusted by over 5 million users worldwide, we help businesses and individuals protect and manage their data with enterprise-grade reliability, performance, and security.

Join our dynamic, innovation-focused engineering team, where your expertise will shape the foundation of our enterprise-wide data protection strategy. We are seeking a Disk Image Backup Architect to design, implement, and manage disk-based backup and disaster recovery solutions that are scalable and secure. In this senior-level role, you will serve as a subject matter expert - evaluating new technologies, defining best practices, and ensuring our data protection systems consistently meet business RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective) goals.

What you will be doing:

Architectural design & strategy

  • Design and architect comprehensive disk image backup and recovery solutions for on-premise, cloud, and hybrid infrastructures.
  • Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for data protection, covering scalability, capacity planning, and cost optimization.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement backup software and hardware (Veeam, Commvault, Acronis, MSP360, etc.) aligned with business goals.
  • Define and document backup and disaster recovery standards, policies, and compliance requirements.

Implementation & management:

  • Lead end-to-end deployment of new backup systems and migration from legacy platforms.
  • Manage backup infrastructure including master/media servers, repositories, and deduplication appliances.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backup job performance and reliability.

Disaster recovery & business continuity:

  • Architect and maintain disaster recovery plans with off-site replication and failover mechanisms.
  • Conduct regular DR testing to validate RPO/RTO metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Collaboration & leadership

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers in backup architecture and best practices.
  • Create detailed documentation, architecture diagrams, and runbooks for operational efficiency.
  • Stay updated on emerging data protection technologies and industry best practices.

What we expect from you:

Experience & technical expertise

  • 5+ years of experience in the backup domain with focus on disk image backup and virtualization.
  • Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale enterprise backup environments.
  • Hands-on proficiency with at least two major enterprise backup tools (Veeam, Commvault, Veritas NetBackup, Dell EMC Data Protection Suite).
  • Strong understanding of deduplication technologies and disk-based backup systems.
  • Expertise in virtualization platforms such as VMware and Hyper-V, including integration with backup systems.
  • Programming experience in C, C++, C#, and Go.
  • Scripting proficiency (PowerShell, Python) for automation.
  • Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, WebSocket) relevant to data transfer and backup operations.

Skills required:

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems to diverse audiences.
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Why join us?

At IDrive, we’re creating an environment where innovation thrives, talent is recognized, and people are empowered to grow. We are committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally.

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Work & life balance

  • Hybrid work model with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge
  • Parental leave for life’s important milestones

Health & wellness

  • Medical insurance with customizable coverage for you and your family
  • Comprehensive life and accidental insurance for added peace of mind

Culture & community

  • Company events and team lunches to foster connection and collaboration
  • Festival gifts and goodies to celebrate special occasions together

Perks that matter

  • Competitive pay that reflects your experience and contributions
  • Online storage space

Company Info

Website: https://www.idrive.com/india/

Address: B-903, 9th Floor, Brigade Tech Park, Whitefield Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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