Technical Lead & delivery

Position Title Technical Lead & delivery Platform (Java/J2EE Architect)

(React.js, Node.js, Java, Spring Boot, Python, AKS, Azure Cloud Native, Azure DevOps)

Department: ALMP

About Americana Restaurants International PLC

Americana Restaurants International PLC is a pioneering force in the 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 years.

Our expansive network of 2,600+ restaurants span 12 countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Kazakhstan from 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. This 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.

Technical Architect

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Design

• Define, design, and implement scalable, cloud-native solutions using

  Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, Python, React.js and Azure Cloud

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

1. Full-Stack Development

• Guide development of

  frontend applications in React.js

  and

  backend services in Java/Spring Boot, Node.js, and Python

  .
• Build and optimize

  RESTful APIs

  and

  event-driven integrations

  (Kafka, messaging systems).
• Ensure seamless interaction between frontend, backend, and cloud services.

1. 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).

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. 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, Node.js, Python, React.js, 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.