Technical Lead - Backend

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Technical Lead (Backend) to lead the development of high-performance, scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Java and Spring Boot, strong problem-solving skills, and hands-on experience with modern distributed systems and data technologies. You will lead a team of developers, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and guide the architecture and design of complex solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, ensuring high quality and timely delivery of features and bug fixes.

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable backend services primarily using Java and Spring Boot.

Architect and implement solutions involving Kafka for event streaming and messaging.

Work extensively with both SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring efficient data modeling and querying.

Implement and optimize Elasticsearch for search and analytics use cases.

Apply strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and system design to solve complex problems and build systems at scale.

Drive performance tuning efforts including caching strategies (Redis, Aerospike) and multithreading optimizations.

Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams; AWS experience is a plus.

Encourage and enforce coding standards, best practices, and continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD).

Participate in code reviews and design discussions to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.

Communicate effectively with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot framework, Exp- 8+Years

Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka for event streaming and messaging.

Proficient in both SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Practical knowledge of Elasticsearch and its integration in backend systems.

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques.

Experience designing and operating systems at scale with focus on high availability and performance.

Expertise in performance tuning, including caching strategies using Redis and Aerospike.

Good knowledge of multithreading and concurrency in Java.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to lead a team and interact with stakeholders.

Good to Have :

Experience with Kotlin programming language.

Familiarity with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc.).

Exposure to containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines and tools.

Prior experience in leading technical teams or projects.

Experience with WebSockets for real-time communication.

Hands-on experience with Node.js backend development.

Why Join Us?

Work on cutting-edge technologies and complex distributed systems.

Opportunity to lead a dynamic engineering team.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.