Lead and mentor a development team while designing and implementing software solutions. Focus on payments systems and AI integration.
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits
- 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
Top Skills
.Net Core
AI
AWS
Bash
Ci/Cd
iOS
Java
Jenkins
Ml
React
SQL
Swift
Unix
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