Team Lead Hands On

We are looking for a hands-on Team Leader to join our core engineering group, starting as a Senior Developer and evolving into a leadership role. Key Responsibilities * Hands-on Development (Initial Phase) * Design and develop high-quality, scalable backend systems using Java/Kotlin * Build and evolve cloud-native microservices and APIs * Work closely with product and architecture on modernization and integration use cases * Contribute to core platform components * Ensure best practices in code quality, testing, and performance Technical Leadership * Lead architecture decisions across integration and modernization solutions * Drive adoption of cloud, containerization, and AI-driven capabilities * Own end-to-end delivery of key features and services * Mentor developers and establish engineering standards Team Management (Growth Phase) * Build, lead, and grow a team of engineers * Manage delivery, priorities, and execution * Collaborate cross-functionally with product, sales engineering, and customer teams * Foster a culture of ownership, innovation, and engineering excellence Experience * 10+ years of hands-on software development * 4+ years in team leadership / management roles * Proven experience building enterprise-grade software systems Technical Skills * Strong experience with Java and/or Kotlin * Deep understanding of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems * Hands-on experience with Containers (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) * Experience or strong interest in AI-driven development / AI-assisted engineering workflows Domain Expertise (Advantage) * Integration platforms / iPaaS * Legacy systems (Mainframe, AS400, COBOL, CICS, IMS) * Modernization projects (refactor, replatform, coexistence) Industry Experience (Advantage) * Highly regulated environments (banking, insurance, financial services)