Senior Technical 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.

Lead and mentor a team of highly skilled developers building services / platform in Java, Python, and related technology stacks is a must.

Technical Competencies

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

Good To have : API Gateway : -

Kong with Lua plugin scripting

IAM : - Keycloak or any IAM, OAuth2 / OIDC

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 distrubuted 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.