Principal Engineer & Team Lead

About the Role :

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Lead to drive the efforts of a dynamic, high-performing team of engineers responsible for developing and operating enterprise-grade platforms leveraging Java and Python. The ideal candidate will possess deep architectural expertise, hands-on technical skills, a proven track record in building and managing high-throughput, low-latency systems, and the ability to steer the team towards engineering excellence and high-quality delivery.

The role requires strong technical leadership with experience in managing multiple production deployment cycles, a deep understanding of operating critical production systems, and a focus on ensuring scalability, reliability, and operational resilience across the platform.

Must have :

Languages - Java, Python

Databases - PostgreSQL (RDP), MongoDB

Streaming - Kafka (KRaft)

Caching - Redis

Infrastructure - Kubernetes, Any Cloud Technology (AWS / GCP / Azure)

Observability - Prometheus, Grafana, ELK or Similar tools

API Gateway - Kong with Lua plugin scripting

IAM - Keycloak or any IAM, OAuth2 / OIDC

Role Expectations :

• Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled developers building services / platform in Java, Python , and related technology stacks.
• 10+ years of full-stack engineering experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven expertise in Technical Architecture, with a deep understanding of design patterns, microservices, and system design principles.
• Proven expertise in building, and operating scalable, low-latency, high-throughput production systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture, Kubernetes, and distributed systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently in production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with excellent mentoring, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for driving automation, operational excellence, and performance optimization across the development lifecycle.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end software delivery, including planning, execution, and delivery assurance.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative delivery.
• Experience in identifying risks, formulating mitigation plans, and managing dependencies across multiple teams and functions.
• Ability to work closely with Product, DevOps, and Platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and maintainable solutions.