Java Tech Lead

Job Description

We are seeking a Tech Lead to drive the development of our AI-based SaaSproduct. In this role, you will manage a team of highly skilled softwaredevelopers and architects, ensuring the product\u2019s technical vision is clearlydefined and executed. You\u2019ll be the go-to person for system design, codingstandards, and process optimization, while also providing hands-on technicalleadership and mentorship to the team. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Architecture Define and maintain the microservices architecture, ensuring high scalability, reliability, and maintainability. Oversee AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS), optimizing for cost, performance, and security. Drive AI/ML feature development, collaborating with data scientists to design and deploy models using best practices in MLOps. Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural principles, and best practices for the team. Project Management Lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) ensuring timely and quality deliveries. Manage resource allocation , risk mitigation , and technical debt for ongoing feature development. Coordinate release planning and version control strategies, balancing new features with infrastructure improvements. Business & Product Alignment Collaborate with Product Management to develop and maintain product roadmaps and timelines. Translate business requirements into actionable technical tasks, ensuring features are aligned with SaaS business metrics and goals. Evaluate market trends and competitive positioning to inform product strategy and enhancements. Team Management & Mentorship Directly manage and mentor software developers, architects, and other technical roles, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Provide career development guidance and technical training to the team. Drive recruiting efforts to expand and strengthen the development team with top talent. Facilitate cross-functional communication with design, product, and business stakeholders. Operational Excellence & DevOps Implement and oversee CI/CD pipelines to maintain high-quality, consistent builds and deployments. Champion Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform , CloudFormation ) to automate and streamline environment setup and maintenance. Ensure robust monitoring , logging , and alerting solutions are in place for rapid detection and resolution of issues. Security & Compliance Enforce security best practices for cloud and AI applications, including IAM , data encryption , and application security . Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations, especially for AI systems handling sensitive data. Innovation & Thought Leadership Stay updated on emerging technologies in AI, cloud, and microservices . Identify opportunities to leverage new tools, frameworks, and practices that enhance the product\u2019s performance and differentiate it in the market. Drive a culture of experimentation, prototyping, and data-driven decision-making.