Technical Lead

About Americana Restaurants International PLC Americana Restaurants International PLC is apioneering force in the MENA region and Kazakhstan's Out-of-Home Dining industry, rankingamong the world’s leading operators of Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and casual dining establishments. With an extensive portfolio of iconic global brands and a dominant regional presence, we have been driving growth and innovation for over60 years. Our expansive network of 2,600+ restaurants spans 12 countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Kazakhstan — from Kazakhstan in the east to Morocco in the west— powered by a team of 40,000+ talented individuals committed to delivering exceptional food, superior service, and memorable experiences.In line with our vision for innovation and operational excellence, we have established our Center of Excellence in Mohali, India. This state-of-the-art facility plays a pivotal role in Product Development, IT, Digital, AI, and Analytics, while implementing global IT best practices.Serving as a strategic hub, it strengthens our technology backbone and drives digital transformation across our worldwide operations.Your Impact:As a Java/J2EE Backend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, architect solutions, and deliver robust software that drives business success. Your expertise in Java technologies, databases, and system integration will play a key role in building secure, efficient, and resilient platforms.Your Role Will Include: Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design Define, design, and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions usingJava, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, React.js and Azure Cloud. Architect microservices-based systems with a focus on performance, resilience, and maintainability. Establish coding, architecture, and design standards for engineering teams. 2.Full-Stack Development Guide development offrontend applications in React.jsandbackend services in Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python. Build and optimizeRESTful APIsandevent-driven integrations(Kafka, messaging systems). Ensure seamless interaction between frontend, backend, and cloud services. 3.Cloud & DevOps Enablement Lead deployment and scaling of applications onAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)withDockercontainers. ImplementCI/CD pipelinesusingAzure DevOpsfor automated builds, testing, and deployments. Drive adoption ofcloud-native services(Azure Storage, Redis Cache, PostgreSQL, Event Hub/Confluent Kafka). 4. Database & System Design Design and optimize relational database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and ensure high availability. Implement caching strategies and performance optimizations for real-time and high-traffic systems. 5.Quality & Security Enforcesecurity best practicesacross application layers to mitigate risks (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF). Define testing strategies (unit, integration, performance) and drivetest automation. Conductcode reviews, mentoring, and technical guidancefor engineering teams. 6.Collaboration & Leadership Partner withproduct managers, QA, DevOps, and engineering leadsto deliver end-to-end solutions. Act as a technical advisor for strategic initiatives, ensuring technology alignment with business goals. Document architecture decisions, design patterns, and best practices for knowledge sharing.What You Bring Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ yearsof hands-on software development, with10+ years in architecture/technical leadership roles. Strong expertise inJava, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, React.js, Azure Cloud Native, Docker & AKS. Deep knowledge ofmicroservices, event-driven architecture, and API design. Hands-on experience withDocker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Azure Cloud Services. Proven experience inCI/CD automationwithAzure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. Strong database expertise inPostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracleand performance tuning. Familiarity withKafka/Confluent Cloud, Redis Cache, GIS services, and cloud-native integrations. Excellentproblem-solving, debugging, and system designskills. Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.