Tech Lead – Backend Engineering (Retail Domain | Kafka, Java, AWS)

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Experience: 7–10 years (relevant experience) - Total experience can be more
Engagement: Full-time | Immediate Requirement
End Client: Leading decades-old retail player in North America
About the Role We are seeking a reliable and strategic Tech Lead who can bridge the gap between business and technology — someone who not only writes great code but also understands why it needs to be written.
As the Tech Lead – Backend Engineering , you will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing, and supervising the technology strategy for a key client in the retail industry .

You will lead backend development efforts, manage a talented team of engineers, and ensure successful delivery of scalable, high-performance systems.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and maintenance of backend services using Java, Flink, Python, and Kafka .
Translate business needs into technical requirements and create clear implementation strategies.
Architect and optimize real-time streaming pipelines and event-driven microservices .
Manage and monitor distributed systems with New Relic , Splunk , and Airflow .
Work hands-on with AWS services (PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB) to build and maintain cloud-native solutions.
Oversee Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation .
Implement DevOps best practices using Kubernetes and Docker for deployment and scalability.
Mentor and guide the engineering team, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and adherence to technical best practices.
Must-Have Qualifications 7–10 years of relevant experience in backend development and team leadership.
Proven expertise in Kafka and event-driven architectures .
Strong command over Java , Python , and AWS Cloud Services .
Hands-on experience with Terraform or CloudFormation .
Proficiency in Kubernetes , Docker , New Relic , and Splunk .
Strong problem-solving ability with a DevOps and ownership mindset .
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with business stakeholders.
Tech Stack Programming Languages: Java, Python, Flink
Cloud & Databases: AWS (PostgreSQL, Aurora, DynamoDB)
Streaming & Messaging: Kafka
Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform / CloudFormation
Monitoring & Orchestration: Airflow, New Relic, Splunk
Containerization: Kubernetes, Docker
Why Join Us Opportunity to lead high-impact retail technology projects from inception.
Collaborative culture that values autonomy, innovation, and technical excellence.
Exposure to cutting-edge event-driven and cloud-native architectures.
Long-term engagement with a key enterprise account in its foundational phase.
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