Tech Lead - Java Backend

As a Tech Lead - Java Backend, you will play a crucial role in the core engineering team of our platform. Your responsibilities will include: - Leading the architecture, design, and development of Java-based microservices critical to the platform. - Defining and enforcing engineering best practices, coding standards, and performance benchmarks. - Mentoring and coaching senior and mid-level engineers to cultivate a high-performance team. - Collaborating with DevOps and SRE teams to maintain CI/CD pipelines, observability, and uptime SLAs. - Working closely with product and design teams to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives. - Contributing to the long-term technical strategy and influencing the product roadmap through deep domain expertise. - Managing technical debt effectively and promoting a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Qualifications required for this role include: - 8+ years of backend software development experience with a focus on Java, preferably Java 11 or higher. - Proven expertise in designing and scaling microservices in distributed cloud environments like AWS, GCP, or Azure. - Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA/Hibernate, and messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ. - Experience with OTA systems like GDS (Sabre, Amadeus), hotel/flight booking engines, or travel APIs is highly desirable. - Solid understanding of data modeling, RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL), and NoSQL databases like Redis and MongoDB. - Familiarity with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Datadog. - Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience with AI tech stacks is a plus. - Strong problem-solving, system design, and communication skills. - A degree in computer science or a related field. Additionally, nice-to-have skills for this role include: - Experience in event-driven architecture and domain-driven design. - Background in travel tech or e-commerce platforms. - Exposure to performance tuning and large-scale traffic management. - Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, and reactive programming. The job type for this position is full-time and permanent, with benefits including health insurance and provident fund. The work location is in Gurgaon, Haryana, requiring reliable commuting or planning to relocate before starting work.,