Technical Lead

Job Description Position Title Technical Lead & delivery Platform (Java/J2EE Architect) (React.js, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Python, AKS, Azure Cloud Native, Azure DevOps) Department: ALMP Location: Mohali (work from office) Experience Required: 10+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Architect with expertise in full-stack development, cloud-native architecture, and modern DevOps practices. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, architecting, and guiding the development of scalable, secure, and high-performance enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions while ensuring best practices in software engineering, cloud deployment, and system integration. Key Responsibilities 1. Architecture & Design - Define, design, and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions using Java, 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. 1. Full-Stack Development - Guide development of frontend applications in React.js and backend services in Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python. - Build and optimize RESTful APIs and event-driven integrations (Kafka, messaging systems). - Ensure seamless interaction between frontend, backend, and cloud services. 1. Cloud & DevOps Enablement - Lead deployment and scaling of applications on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with Docker containers. - Implement CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for automated builds, testing, and deployments. - Drive adoption of cloud-native services (Azure Storage, Redis Cache, PostgreSQL, Event Hub/Confluent Kafka). 1. 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. 1. Quality & Security - Enforce security best practices across application layers to mitigate risks (SQL injection, XSS, CSRF). - Define testing strategies (unit, integration, performance) and drive test automation. - Conduct code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance for engineering teams. 1. Collaboration & Leadership - Partner with product managers, QA, DevOps, and engineering leads to 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+ years of hands-on software development, with 10+ years in architecture/technical leadership roles. - Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, React.js, Azure Cloud Native, Docker & AKS. - Deep knowledge of microservices, event-driven architecture, and API design. - Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), and Azure Cloud Services. - Proven experience in CI/CD automation with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins. - Strong database expertise in PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle and performance tuning. - Familiarity with Kafka/Confluent Cloud, Redis Cache, GIS services, and cloud-native integrations. - Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and system design skills. - Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.