Name: Technical Lead - Backend
Location: Bangalore [Onsite]
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: 8-13 years overall, 2+ years in technical leadership roles
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 platforms
