Description

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.