Tech Lead

Role Overview

• Drive engineering execution and translate architectural vision and business requirements into high-quality, scalable delivery across Fulfillment IQ’s client engagements.
• Work closely with Product Managers, Product Owners, and business stakeholders to translate product and business requirements into executable technical designs, including application and database design.
• Independently build and demonstrate Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate architecture, technology choices, and client use cases, including UI-driven PoCs where needed (e.g., React-based applications).
• Operate as the execution owner between Product, Architecture, and Engineering, ensuring that requirements are translated into clear, actionable implementation plans and executed correctly by the engineering team.
• Enable larger teams to execute effectively by breaking down complex requirements and architectures into actionable components, guiding engineers, and ensuring consistent engineering standards across the project.
• Own the technical execution layer of projects, ensuring that systems built across cloud-native environments (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS supported) are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with architectural intent.
• Actively contribute to the codebase, lead engineering quality, and ensure delivery timelines are met without compromising long-term system integrity.
• Improve team throughput, reduce ambiguity and rework, and ensure that small implementation gaps do not become large-scale system failures or cost inefficiencies in production.
• Take ownership of translating product and business requirements into clear technical designs during the first two months and ensure high-quality delivery by the end of 90 days.

Requirements

• 6–10 Years of Hands-On Engineering Excellence with a proven track record of designing, building, and shipping complex, production-grade systems at scale.
• Strong Cloud-Native Delivery Expertise (GCP preferred; Azure/AWS welcome) with hands-on experience building and operating cloud-native systems end-to-end. Strong preference for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), including services such as Cloud SQL and Cloud Spanner.
• Strong Backend Engineering Expertise (Python strongly preferred) with experience building high-performance APIs and backend services, ideally using FastAPI or similar modern frameworks.
• Strong System Design Capability, including application architecture and database design, with the ability to convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Experience translating product and business requirements into execution-ready technical artifacts, bridging the gap between Product and Engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience building Proof of Concepts (PoCs) to validate solutions, including ability to build UI-driven prototypes (e.g., React-based applications) when required.
• Deep Understanding of Distributed Systems & Microservices, including domain-driven design, event-driven architectures, and data consistency trade-offs.
• Containerization & Modern DevOps Practices, including hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes (GKE/AKS), and CI/CD pipelines.
• Linux & Systems-Level Proficiency, with strong debugging and troubleshooting capabilities in production environments.
• Proven Technical Leadership & Mentorship, with the ability to guide engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and hands-on problem solving.
• Strong Individual Contributor mindset, with a clear bias toward hands-on coding, technical execution, and delivery ownership rather than people management.
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex systems into executable components and ensure delivery is completed correctly and efficiently.
• Strong ownership of feature and epic delivery, with the ability to lead execution end-to-end and ensure alignment between design and implementation.
• Strong Problem-Solving Under Pressure, including exceptional debugging skills and the ability to remain structured and decisive in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to translate architecture into clear implementation plans and guide engineers through execution without ambiguity.
• Experience working in customer-facing environments, with the ability to communicate technical decisions effectively to stakeholders.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Distributed Systems
• Docker
• Google Cloud Platform
• Kubernetes
• Linux
• Microservices
• Python
• React
• SQL

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental coverage for you and your family (region-specific plans)
• Employee wellness programs where applicable
• Competitive paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and public holidays
• Flexible leave policies that respect local labor standards
• Retirement savings programs and employer contributions
• Region-specific plans (401(k) in the U.S., CPP and supplementary plans in Canada)
• Dedicated learning and development budget
• Support for skills development, leadership growth, and career progression
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Flexible working hours aligned to role and client needs
• Equipment and workstation allowances
• Internet and business travel reimbursements
• Employee stock options (ESOP), where applicable
• Team events, meetups, and company offsites