Technical Lead

Company: Alete, A new generation Insuretech Company Position: Tech Lead Experience: 6–12+ years Location: Gurugram. Off Golf Course Road. Walking distance from Sector 42 Metro Station Job Type: Full-Time, On-site. 5 days a week. Saturday WFH. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead who can drive end-to-end technical execution, architect scalable systems, manage cloud infrastructure, and provide strong hands-on guidance across backend, API, and mobile development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in AWS, backend engineering, API design, databases, Linux-based server environments, Flutter , and familiarity with AI/GenAI workflows . Experience across multi-stack environments such as LAMP/MERN (as seen in full-stack roles) is a strong advantage. Key Responsibilities 1. Technical Leadership & Architecture Own the technical architecture for scalable, secure, high-performance products. Define system design documents, workflows, and technical roadmaps. Evaluate and enforce best practices across coding standards, DevOps, and cloud architecture. Provide hands-on problem-solving across backend, cloud, or mobile components as needed. 2. Cloud & Infrastructure (AWS) Lead AWS architecture design, deployment, and optimization. Manage services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, API Gateway, RDS/Aurora, CloudWatch, IAM . Ensure high availability, performance, and cost-efficiency. Oversee Linux-based server configurations, leveraging experience from LAMP-style server management. 3. Backend & API Development Design and develop robust RESTful / GraphQL APIs . Maintain and optimize microservices and system reliability. Implement secure authentication (OAuth, JWT), data protection, and rate-limiting. Utilize experience with PHP, Node.js, Express , and server-side architectures when required (from a full-stack background) 4. Mobile App Development (Flutter) Lead and guide the development of Flutter-based cross-platform mobile apps. Manage app performance, architecture, and release cycles. Collaborate closely with UI/UX teams to ensure intuitive app experiences. 5. Database Management Architect scalable SQL database solutions. Strong experience with schema design, indexing, and query optimization. Work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, DynamoDB , and related technologies. Apply insights from managing PostgreSQL environments from a full-stack experience. 6. AI / GenAI Integration Understanding of LLMs, vector databases, embedding models, and AI-driven workflows. Integrate GenAI components into product experiences. Collaborate with AI/ML teams to develop intelligent features. 7. DevOps, CI/CD & Server Ops Drive DevOps processes including CI/CD, containerization, monitoring, and automation. Exposure to tools such as Docker, PM2, Nginx , and cloud deployment workflows (as seen in the uploaded JD) is a plus Maintain secure, optimized production environments. 8. Team Leadership & Delivery Mentor and upskill developers across backend, cloud, and mobile. Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Lead sprint planning, execution, and ensure timely delivery. Manage cross-functional alignment between product, design, and engineering teams. Technical Skills Strong command of AWS cloud infrastructure . Expertise in backend frameworks, REST/GraphQL APIs , system design, and microservices. Hands-on experience with Flutter for cross-platform development. Strong database fundamentals across SQL and PostgreSQL. Experience with multi-stack environments (LAMP/MERN) enhances architectural versatility. Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Linux environments, and web servers. Understanding of AI/GenAI APIs, vector embeddings, and model integration. Leadership & Soft Skills Excellent team leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills. Strong problem-solving and ownership mindset. Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate clearly across teams. Nice-to-Have Kubernetes, Terraform, Serverless (SAM, CloudFormation). Data engineering or analytics exposure. Experience leading multi-team technical initiatives. Familiarity with Laravel/CodeIgniter, React/Angular, or similar technologies for cross-team support  Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, PHPUnit) is a plus.