Tech Lead

Looking for a Dynamic Tech Lead for a Tech platform based out of Noida

Job Responsibilities

● Technical Leadership & Architecture:

○ Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of highly scalable, robust, and performant software systems and microservices.

○ Define technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns, ensuring adherence across development teams.

○ Conduct in-depth code reviews, identify technical debt, and drive initiatives for continuous improvement in code quality and system performance.

○ Provide expert-level technical guidance and mentorship to senior and junior engineers, fostering their growth and development.

● Project & Delivery Ownership:

○ Collaborate with Product Managers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and actionable development plans.

○ Oversee the end-to-end technical delivery of projects, ensuring they meet quality, performance, and security standards within agreed timelines.

○ Proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring smooth project execution and minimal disruptions.

● Client & Stakeholder Engagement:

○ Serve as a primary technical point of contact for clients and external stakeholders. Clearly articulate complex technical concepts, solutions, and challenges in a concise and understandable manner.

○ Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, managing expectations and ensuring alignment on technical direction and project progress.

○ Participate in pre-sales activities, technical presentations, and solutioning discussions with potential and existing clients.

● Cloud Infrastructure & Services:

○ Design, implement, and optimize solutions leveraging various cloud technologies, with proven proficiency in AWS and GCP.

○ Demonstrate strong working knowledge and hands-on experience with cloud media services, including AWS Elemental Media Live or similar platforms, for real-time video processing and streaming.

○ Optimize cloud resource utilization for cost-efficiency and performance.

● AI Tool Integration:

○ Hands-on experience and a deep understanding of integrating with leading AI tools and platforms via their APIs.

○ Specifically, working experience with API integration of AI tools like Google Gemini and OpenAI.

○ Lead the technical integration of advanced AI capabilities into our products and services.

● Team Development & Culture:

○ Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, continuous learning, and accountability within the engineering team.

○ Conduct technical interviews and participate in the hiring process to build a strong engineering team.

Job Qualifications

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.

● 8-12 years of progressive experience in software development, with a significant portion in a technical leadership or architect role.

● Extensive hands-on coding experience with proficiency in modern programming languages like PHP, Python.

● Deep expertise in designing and implementing applications leveraging MVC or other relevant architectural patterns.

● Demonstrable strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).

● Proficient in cloud technologies, specifically AWS and GCP. Hands-on experience with core compute, storage, networking, and serverless services.

● Proven working experience with AWS Elemental MediaLive or equivalent cloud video processing and streaming services.

● Strong working experience with API integration of AI tools, including Google Gemini and OpenAI.

● Exceptional client communication and stakeholder management skills, with a track record of successfully engaging with non-technical and technical audiences.

● Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team-building skills.

● Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

● Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and DevOps practices.