Technical lead

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Technical Lead to guide and mentor a high-performing development team while actively contributing to the architecture, design, and implementation of our platform. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in Payments,.NET Core, Java, and AWS, and have a passion for solving complex problems with scalable, maintainable solutions.

You will be instrumental in ensuring the technical direction aligns with business goals while fostering a collaborative and innovative team culture. As we explore AI and ML integration opportunities, exposure to these areas will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and delivery of robust software solutions across our platform.
• Act as a hands-on contributor and technical mentor to the engineering team.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems using .NET Core and Java.
• Support and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, and troubleshoot deployment issues (primarily Unix-based with bash scripting).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality technical solutions.
• Guide and support team members working on frontend and mobile technologies including ReactJS, iOS, and Swift.
• Assist in evaluating and potentially integrating AI/ML technologies into the platform.
• Ensure best practices in software engineering, coding standards, and agile methodologies are followed.

Priority Skills & Experience (Must-Have)

•  Payments Industry Experience – Strong understanding of payment gateways, transaction workflows, and security standards.
• .NET Core – Proven experience building and maintaining enterprise-grade applications. (Primary skill)
• Java – Backend development expertise. (secondary skill)
• AWS Cloud Services – Hands-on experience with cloud-native development and deployments.
• CI/CD Pipelines – Jenkins setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Unix/Shell (Bash) – Basic scripting skills to support build and deployment processes.
• SQL – Proficient in writing queries and optimizing relational databases.

Secondary Skills (Nice-to-Have / Valuable for Leadership)

• Experience with xCode / iOS and Swift/Fire for mobile development.
• Exposure to ReactJS for frontend development.
• Knowledge of Identity Server, Go, and Gradle.
• Familiarity or hands-on experience with AI development (LLM, RAG, Agentic AI, etc.). This is a plus as we are exploring innovative use cases in AI/ML.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior developers.
• Passion for continuous learning, innovation, and exploring emerging technologies like AI/ML.

• Flexibility in work hours and location, with a focus on managing energy rather than time.
• Access to online learning platforms and a budget for professional development
• A collaborative, no-silos environment, encouraging learning and growth across teams
• A dynamic social culture with team lunches, social events, and opportunities for creative input
• Health insurance
• Leave Benefits
• Provident Fund
• Gratuity