Tech Lead – Backend Engineering (Retail Domain | Kafka, Java, AWS)

Location :

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Experience :

7–10 years (relevant experience) - Total experience can be more

Engagement :

Full-time | Immediate Requirement

End Client :

Leading decades-old retail player in North America

About the Role

We are seeking a

reliable and strategic Tech Lead

who can bridge the gap between business and technology — someone who not only writes great code but also understands why it needs to be written.

As the

Tech Lead – Backend Engineering , you will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing, and supervising the technology strategy for a key client in the

retail industry . You will lead backend development efforts, manage a talented team of engineers, and ensure successful delivery of scalable, high-performance systems.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services using

Java, Flink, Python, and Kafka .

Translate

business needs

into

technical requirements

and create clear implementation strategies.

Architect and optimize

real-time streaming pipelines

and

event-driven microservices .

Manage and monitor distributed systems with

New Relic ,

Splunk , and

Airflow .

Work hands-on with

AWS services

(PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB) to build and maintain cloud-native solutions.

Oversee

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

using

Terraform

or

CloudFormation .

Implement

DevOps best practices

using

Kubernetes

and

Docker

for deployment and scalability.

Mentor and guide the engineering team, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to technical best practices.

Must-Have Qualifications

7–10 years

of relevant experience in backend development and team leadership.

Proven expertise in

Kafka

and

event-driven architectures .

Strong command over

Java ,

Python , and

AWS Cloud Services .

Hands-on experience with

Terraform

or

CloudFormation .

Proficiency in

Kubernetes ,

Docker ,

New Relic , and

Splunk .

Strong problem-solving ability with a

DevOps and ownership mindset .

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with business stakeholders.

Tech Stack

Programming Languages :

Java, Python, Flink

Cloud & Databases :

AWS (PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB)

Streaming & Messaging :

Kafka

Infrastructure-as-Code :

Terraform / CloudFormation

Monitoring & Orchestration :

Airflow, New Relic, Splunk

Containerization : Kubernetes, Docker

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead high-impact retail technology projects from inception.

Collaborative culture that values autonomy, innovation, and technical excellence.

Exposure to cutting-edge event-driven and cloud-native architectures.

Long-term engagement with a key enterprise account in its foundational phase.

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