Technical Lead

About the Role : We are looking for a highly experienced and hands-on Senior AWS Back-End Engineer to take on the role of Technical Lead for one of our agile squads. This position requires deep expertise incloud-native architectures, microservices, and back-end development, with a strong command of AWS services and a modern web application tech stack.You will lead a squad of 2 to 4 engineers and collaborate closely with six other cross-functional teams as part of a larger enterprise-scale initiative. This is a highly visible and impactful role with the potential to rotate across teams to learn different aspects of the platform.You will participate in the design, development, and deployment of scalable and robust applications using AWS Cloudfront, S3 buckets, Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, Stencil.js, and Aurora Postgres SQL.Implement microservices that integrate with Databricks as a Data Lake and consume data products.Key Responsibilities : Technical Leadership : - Lead a squad of developers in delivering high-quality, scalable backend solutions- Provide technical direction, review code, and ensure best practices in architecture, design, and implementation- Collaborate closely with other technical leads to align on standards, interfaces, and dependenciesHands-On on Coding and Development : - Design and implement microservices using Nodejs and TypeScript- Build and maintain RESTful APIs- Optimize services hosted on AWS (CloudFront, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL, etc)System Architecture & Operations : - Contribute to system architecture and component design in collaboration with other leads and architects- Leverage Databricks as a data lake backend (no data engineering needed)- Ensure secure and reliable authentication/authorization using Auth0Agile Delivery : - Contribute to agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives)- Occasionally take on the role of Scrum Master to facilitate team delivery- Use Jira and Confluence to track and document work- Cross-Team Collaboration : - Work with front-end engineers (Reactjs, Nextjs), DevOps, QA, and product managers- Ensure consistency and maintainability across services and teamsRequired Qualifications : - 10+ years of back-end development experience, including : - 8+ years in cloud-native development using AWS- Strong proficiency in Nodejs, TypeScript, and REST APIs- Experience with AWS CloudFront, S3, Aurora PostgreSQL- Demonstrated experience leading small teams or engineering squads- Deep understanding of microservice architectures- Familiarity with Reactjs, Nextjs, and Auth0 integration- Experience working in agile environments using Jira and Confluence- Strong communication skills and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders- Develop and maintain REST APIs to support various applications and services- Ensure secure and efficient access/login mechanisms using Auth0- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features- Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement- Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring high availability and performance of applications- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to drive innovation within the teamPreferred Qualifications : - Experience with enterprise-scale, web-based applications- Exposure to Databricks or other large-scale data platforms (no direct engineering required)- Previous experience rotating between teams and adapting to different scopes and responsibilitiesWhy Join Us : - Be a key player in a major enterprise-level transformation project- Work in a modern, cloud-native environment with a forward-thinking tech stack- Join a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture- Opportunities for growth, leadership, and cross-team impact (ref:hirist.tech)