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

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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

Tech Stack

Why Join Us

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