Engineering Team Lead

Company : Alete, A new generation Insuretech Company Position : Tech Lead

Experience : 6–12+ years

Location : Gurugram. Off Golf Course Road. Walking distance from Sector 42 Metro Station

Job Type : Full-Time, On-site. 5 days a week. Saturday WFH.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead who can drive end-to-end technical execution, architect scalable systems, manage cloud infrastructure, and provide strong hands-on guidance across backend, API, and mobile development.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS, backend engineering, API design, databases, Linux-based server environments, Flutter , and familiarity with AI / GenAI workflows .

Experience across multi-stack environments such as LAMP / MERN (as seen in full-stack roles) is a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Architecture

Own the technical architecture for scalable, secure, high-performance products.

Define system design documents, workflows, and technical roadmaps.

Evaluate and enforce best practices across coding standards, DevOps, and cloud architecture.

Provide hands-on problem-solving across backend, cloud, or mobile components as needed.

2. Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS)

Lead AWS architecture design, deployment, and optimization.

Manage services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS / Aurora, CloudWatch, IAM .

Ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency.

Oversee Linux-based server configurations, leveraging experience from LAMP-style server management.

3. Backend & API Development

Design and develop robust RESTful / GraphQL APIs .

Maintain and optimize microservices and system reliability.

Implement secure authentication (OAuth, JWT), data protection, and rate-limiting.

Utilize experience with PHP, Node.Js, Express , and server-side architectures when required (from a full-stack background)

4. Mobile App Development (Flutter)

Lead and guide the development of Flutter-based cross-platform mobile apps.

Manage app performance, architecture, and release cycles.

Collaborate closely with UI / UX teams to ensure intuitive app experiences.

5. Database Management

Architect scalable SQL database solutions.

Strong experience with schema design, indexing, and query optimization.

Work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB , and related technologies.

Apply insights from managing PostgreSQL environments from a full-stack experience.

6. AI / GenAI Integration

Understanding of LLMs, vector databases, embedding models, and AI-driven workflows.

Integrate GenAI components into product experiences.

Collaborate with AI / ML teams to develop intelligent features.

7. DevOps, CI / CD & Server Ops

Drive DevOps processes including CI / CD, containerization, monitoring, and automation.

Exposure to tools such as Docker, PM2, Nginx , and cloud deployment workflows (as seen in the uploaded JD) is a plus

Maintain secure, optimized production environments.

8. Team Leadership & Delivery

Mentor and upskill developers across backend, cloud, and mobile.

Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

Lead sprint planning, execution, and ensure timely delivery.

Manage cross-functional alignment between product, design, and engineering teams.

Technical Skills

Strong command of AWS cloud infrastructure .

Expertise in backend frameworks, REST / GraphQL APIs , system design, and microservices.

Hands-on experience with Flutter for cross-platform development.

Strong database fundamentals across SQL and PostgreSQL.

Experience with multi-stack environments (LAMP / MERN) enhances architectural versatility.

Proficiency with Git, CI / CD pipelines, Docker, Linux environments, and web servers.

Understanding of AI / GenAI APIs, vector embeddings, and model integration.

Leadership & Soft Skills

Excellent team leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.

Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset.

Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate clearly across teams.

Nice-to-Have

Kubernetes, Terraform, Serverless (SAM, CloudFormation).

Data engineering or analytics exposure.

Experience leading multi-team technical initiatives.

Familiarity with Laravel / CodeIgniter, React / Angular, or similar technologies for cross-team support

Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, PHPUnit) is a plus.