Backend Tech Lead

Location: Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 8-13 years overall, 2+ years in technical leadership roles

Required Skills- Node.JS, AWS, NoSQL, Microservices Architecture, AI/ML Exposure, CI/CD, Travel Domain Experience Preferred.

Work Mode: 5 days WFO

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Technical Lead to oversee both front-end and 

back-end development teams. This role requires a strong understanding of full-stack 

development with Node.js and AWS experience and familiarity with mobile platforms 

(Android/iOS). Experience in the travel domain and AI/ML technologies would be a strong 

plus.

As a Technical Lead, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and 

developers to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage a cross-functional team of front-end and back-end developers.

· Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.

· Architect, design, and guide implementation for scalable web and mobile solutions.

· Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members.

· Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical 

solutions.

· Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and standards.

· Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, especially in mobile, AI/ML, and travel 

tech.

· Oversee the integration of AI/ML tools and components into existing systems when 

applicable.

Technical Skills and Experience:

· Back-end: Expertise in Node.js (Express, NestJS, or related frameworks).

· Database: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases.

· Cloud: Experience with cloud services (AWS) is a must.

· Travel Tech: Prior experience working on travel domain products (booking systems, 

travel APIs, etc.) is highly desirable.

· AI/ML: Exposure to AI/ML concepts, tools, and integration into applications is an 

advantage.

Required Qualifications:

· Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

· 8-13 years of overall software development experience.

· 2+ years leading technical teams.

· Proven track record of delivering complex web and mobile applications.

· Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices.

· Hands-on experience in microservices architecture.

· Mobile: Exposure to mobile application development (Android/iOS) or managing 

mobile teams.

· Familiarity with travel technology standards (e.g., GDS systems, NDC APIs, OTA 

standards).

· Exposure to AI/ML platform