Backend Tech Lead

 Must have skills:

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance software solutions leveraging cloud capabilities.
• Lead and mentor a team of software developers in creating cloud-native applications.
• Engage in architectural discussions and design exercises to create large scale solutions built on AWS and/or Azure.
• Optimize application performance through code and resource management.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented throughout the cloud infrastructure.
• Drive the adoption of key engineering best practices to improve quality and reliability of team’s deliverables.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver on project timelines and requirements.

Desirable:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer, or Azure equivalents.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Prior experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including high-level strategic thinking.
• A track record of presenting to and influencing senior management

Qualifications :

• 7+ years of software development experience with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Extensive experience with backend technologies, particularly Node.js.
• Strong knowledge of cloud services, preferably with certifications in AWS and/or Azure.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless frameworks.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

 Other Personal Characteristics

• Dynamic, engaging, self-reliant developer 
• Ability to deal with ambiguity
• Manage a collaborative and analytical approach
• Self-confident and humble
• Open to continuous learning 
• Intelligent, rigorous thinker who can operate successfully amongst bright people
• Be equally comfortable and capable of interacting with technologists as they are with business executives.