Technical Lead - Backend

Name: Technical Lead - Backend Location: Bangalore [Onsite] Employment Type: Full-time Experience Level: 8-13 years overall, 2+ years in technical leadership roles About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Technical Lead to oversee both front-end and back-end development teams. This role requires a strong understanding of full-stack development with Node.js and AWS experience and familiarity with mobile platforms (Android/iOS). Experience in the travel domain and AI/ML technologies would be a strong plus. As a Technical Lead, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and developers to drive the design, development, and delivery of high-quality solutions. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a cross-functional team of front-end and back-end developers. Provide technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle. Architect, design, and guide implementation for scalable web and mobile solutions. Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and mentor team members. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Drive improvements in engineering processes, tools, and standards. Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, especially in mobile, AI/ML, and travel tech. Oversee the integration of AI/ML tools and components into existing systems when applicable. Technical Skills And Experience Back-end: Expertise in Node.js (Express, NestJS, or related frameworks). Database: Strong understanding of relational and NoSQL databases. Cloud: Experience with cloud services (AWS) is a must. Travel Tech: Prior experience working on travel domain products (booking systems, travel APIs, etc.) is highly desirable. AI/ML: Exposure to AI/ML concepts, tools, and integration into applications is an advantage. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 8-13 years of overall software development experience. 2+ years leading technical teams. Proven track record of delivering complex web and mobile applications. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with CI/CD, DevOps practices. Hands-on experience in microservices architecture. Mobile: Exposure to mobile application development (Android/iOS) or managing mobile teams. Familiarity with travel technology standards (e.g., GDS systems, NDC APIs, OTA standards). Exposure to AI/ML platforms

Lead and manage cross-functional teams to design and deliver scalable web and mobile solutions. Oversee the full software development lifecycle, including architecting systems and integrating AI/ML tools.

Requires 8-13 years of software development experience with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Must have expertise in Node.js and AWS, with a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Node.jsPreferred
• CI/CDPreferred
• Amazon Web ServicesPreferred

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• Node.js
• AWS
• Technical Leadership
• Backend Development
• Frontend Development
• Microservices Architecture
• Relational Databases
• NoSQL
• AI/ML Integration
• Travel Technology
• Code Review
• System Architecture
• Android
• iOS
• CI/CD
• DevOps

• Software
• Technology
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Consulting

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Aug 27, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level