Technical Lead

About Americana Restaurants International PLC Americana Restaurants International PLC is a
pioneering force in t
he MENA region and Kazakhstan's Out-of-Home Dining industry, ranking
among 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 over
60 year
s.

Ou
r expansive network of 2,600+ restaurants spans 12 countries t
hroughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Kazakhstan — f
rom 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. T
his 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

1. Architecture & Design

2. Define, design, and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions using
   Java, Spring Boot, , Python, and Azure Cloud
   .

3. Architect microservices-based systems with a focus on performance, resilience, and maintainability.
4. Establish coding, architecture, and design standards for engineering teams.

2.Full-Stack Development

• Guide development of
  frontend applications in
  and
  backend services in Java/Spring Boot, , and Python
  .
• Build and optimize
  RESTful APIs
  and
  event-driven integrations
  (Kafka, messaging systems).
• Ensure seamless interaction between frontend, backend, and cloud services.

3.
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).

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

• 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.

6.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, , Python, , 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.