T&T- EAID-Engineering-Manager | .Net Azure Full Stack | Chennai |

Deloitte & Touche GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Deloitte & Touche GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft in Chennai invites an experienced Senior Backend Engineering Lead to architect and build scalable, secure backend solutions for enterprise applications. You will guide backend development, drive architecture decisions, and deliver cloud-native services that power critical business processes.

You will partner with architects, product managers, and cross-functional teams to ensure engineering excellence, robust security, and reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 12–15 years of backend software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in .NET/C#, Azure, and microservices.
• Experience designing RESTful APIs; GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience integrating backend with mobile frameworks (Xamarin, Flutter, React Native).
• Experience with Azure API Management and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Solid SSDLC and ISO 27001 security practices understanding.
• Experience building distributed, event-driven architectures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deliver scalable, secure backend solutions for enterprise apps.
• Lead backend development initiatives and architecture decisions.
• Implement cloud-native solutions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure engineering excellence, security, scalability, and reliability across the tech stack.
• Coordinate with architects, PMs, and engineering teams to deliver critical applications.

Skills

Backend development

System architecture

Cloud-native

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

RESTful APIs

GraphQL (advantage)

Azure Functions

C#/.NET

Distributed systems

SSDLC

ISO 27001

Lead / mentoring

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Azure DevOps

API gateway / API management

Azure

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The Team

Deloitte’s Technology & Transformation practice can help you uncover and unlock the value buried deep inside vast amounts of data. Our global network provides strategic guidance and implementation services to help companies manage data from disparate sources and convert it into accurate, actionable information that can support fact-driven decision-making and generate an insight-driven advantage. Our practice addresses the continuum of opportunities in business intelligence & visualization, data management, performance management, and next-generation analytics and technologies, including big data, cloud, cognitive, and machine learning.

Your Work Profile

• The Senior Backend Engineering Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions for enterprise applications.
• The role involves leading backend development initiatives, driving architecture decisions, implementing cloud-native solutions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver business-critical applications.
• The candidate will play a key role in ensuring engineering excellence, application security, scalability, and operational reliability across the technology ecosystem.

Key Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12–15 years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Advanced proficiency in .NET, C#, Azure Functions, Microservices Architecture, Containerization, DevOps, and CI/CD practices.
• Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs; GraphQL experience is a significant advantage.
• Experience integrating backend services with mobile application frameworks such as Xamarin, Flutter, or React Native.
• Hands-on experience with Azure API Management and Azure DevOps pipelines.
• Solid understanding of Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC) and ISO 27001 security practices.
• Experience building distributed systems, asynchronous processing frameworks, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with architects, product managers, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Base location: Chennai.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing and deploying cloud-native applications on Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms.
• Knowledge of enterprise integration patterns and API governance frameworks.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure, DevOps, or Solution Architecture are preferred.
• Experience working in large-scale enterprise digital transformation programs.
• Backend Architecture and Design
• Cloud-Native Application Development
• Microservices and API Management
• DevOps, CI/CD, and Release Management
• Distributed Systems and Event-Driven Architecture
• Application Security and Compliance
• Performance Optimization and Scalability
• Technical Leadership and Mentoring
• Stakeholder Management and Collaboration
• Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Success Metrics

• Delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing backend applications.
• High availability and reliability of enterprise services and APIs.
• Reduction in deployment lead time through DevOps automation and CI/CD improvements.
• Compliance with security and governance standards, including ISO 27001 requirements.
• Successful implementation of cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
• Improvement in system performance, stability, and operational efficiency.
• Positive stakeholder and customer feedback on solution quality and delivery.
• Effective collaboration across architecture, product, and engineering teams.
• Hybrid working model based on business and project requirements. (WFO client office - 3 days)