Application Engineering Technical Lead

Role Overview You will be providing expert-level IT technical lead services, integrating and implementing technologies with a focus on optimizing performance, ensuring secure architecture, and enhancing system scalability. Key Responsibilities Provide expert-level technical leadership for critical software, middleware, or hardware projects across multiple platforms Evaluate and approve development options and technical deliverables Oversee comprehensive testing for functionality, performance, and security Approve technical solutions proposed by team members, resolve complex technical problems, and anticipate issues for preventive action Act as a key technical liaison with stakeholders, effectively communicating technical implications, project risks, and solution strategies Maintain expertise in IT methodologies, architecture design, and enterprise standards; mentor staff and ensure team adoption of evolving standards Review, author, and approve technical documentation and architecture diagrams Drive continuous improvement in technical standards, methodologies, and the adoption of emerging technologies Participate in product life cycle reviews and serve as a technical advisor across project meetings Ensure compliance with IT and Information Security policies, validating that deliverables meet internal and external Requirements Lead or contribute to special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned Apply deep server-side development skills focusing on performance optimization, secure architecture, and database efficiency Troubleshoot complex system performance issues and recommend improvements to optimize data flow across services and APIs Ensure scalable and resilient backend functionality with proactive measures for increased system demands Qualifications and Skills Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, architecture, and system integration Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Applications, or Masters in Computer Applications Expert level programming skills in Java, SpringBoot, Python Expert level understanding of AWS Services, GitHub, Bitbucket, CI/CD, API security, and AI-assisted engineering Tools Expertise in software architecture, event-driven architectures, system design, and technical leadership for enterprise applications Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and optimize system performance Well versed in Observability concepts and tools like Splunk, Honeycomb, CloudWatch Test Automation Skills, TDD/BDD Strong communication skills and stakeholder management skills Hands-on experience with Agile, Confluence, JIRA, and monitoring and refining dashboards Desired Certifications: AWS Solutions Architect/AWS Solution Consultant Experience in mentoring teams, establishing technical standards, and driving continuous process improvement Location: This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguards India office. Only qualified external applicants will be considered. (Note: Benefits and additional company details have been omitted as they were not explicitly mentioned in the provided job description.)