About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Technical Lead (Java/Python) who can architect, design, and lead the development of high-performance applications. You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions for global clients. This role requires strong technical depth, leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership
- Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers (Java/Python).
- Drive architectural decisions, design reviews, and code quality standards.
- Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and coding standards.
2. Backend Development
- Build high-performing, scalable, and secure applications using Java or Python.
- Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
- Integrate with databases, cloud services, and third-party APIs.
3. Architecture & System Design
- Design distributed systems, microservice architectures, and cloud-native solutions.
- Evaluate and implement design patterns, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.
- Work with DevOps teams on CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and deployment strategies.
4. Collaboration & Project Ownership
- Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Client teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Break down complex tasks, estimate timelines, and manage delivery with high accountability.
- Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and team knowledge-sharing sessions.
5. Quality, Security & Performance
- Ensure code meets security, reliability, and data protection standards.
- Implement automated testing, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.
- Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 712 years of hands-on development experience with Java or Python (both preferred).
- Strong experience with:
- Spring Boot / Django / Flask / FastAPI
- REST APIs & Microservices
- SQL & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
- Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of system design, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
- Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior developer with leadership responsibilities.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
