Technical Lead

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Technical Lead to guide our clients engineering team in building a scalable, secure, and high-performance integration platform for restaurant reservation systems. In this role, you will set the technical vision, lead the team, and shape the architecture of our event-driven microservices platform. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams both within and outside the organization to ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.

Our client is a technology-driven platform designed to make spontaneous bookings at restaurants and venues seamless. It connects individuals seeking last-minute reservations with businesses that have immediate availability, simplifying the process of finding open spots in real-time.

Requirements

*   Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
*   Establish and enforce best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
*   Architect and oversee an event-driven microservices platform, ensuring efficient API design and integration.
*   Optimize system performance, security, and reliability, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
*   Take a proactive approach to incident management, risk mitigation, and production stability.
*   Stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating modern solutions to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
*   Manage relationships with third-party integration partners, resolving API-related issues effectively.

• What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on event-driven architecture.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.
  • Expertise in **Kafka, AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB), and microservices architecture **.
  • Proficiency in backend development using **Java or Node.js **, along with database technologies.
  • Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud-native architecture principles.
  • Experience designing scalable, real-time solutions that ensure data consistency across services.

• Bonus Points For

  • Experience with Stripe or other payment gateway integrations.
  • Background in the restaurant tech or booking systems industry.
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks and API consumer best practices.