Tech Lead

Welcome Finance Uk; New Delhi; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 paid annual holidays

Monthly team events

Zero red tape culture

Job summary

Welcome Finance Uk is seeking a Tech Lead to own the backend powering our loan comparison platform. You will architect scalable backend systems, manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, and guide a distributed engineering team while delivering high-impact engineering solutions.

You will lead architecture reviews, ensure secure, high-performance services, and collaborate closely with product leadership to translate business strategy into technical outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience in high-volume, data-intensive environments (fintech preferred).
• 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS (AWS-focused architecture).
• Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices, data structures & algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Backend Architecture & Development of scalable systems and APIs.
• Design, implement, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Build and optimize MongoDB schemas and data flows across services.

Skills

Backend engineering

AWS

Java / Spring Boot

RESTful APIs

Distributed systems

Data structures & algorithms

Linux administration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Ansible

CI/CD pipelines

MongoDB

Job description

About Welcome Finance

Welcome Finance is a London-based FinTech empowering UK businesses to access tailored credit products through our platform, which integrates seamlessly into the UK lending ecosystem to deliver real-time, personalized credit offers.

We operate with a globally distributed, high-velocity team defined by extreme ownership, zero bureaucracy, and a hands-on 'learn by doing' culture.

Role Overview

We are seeking a passionate Tech Lead to take complete ownership of the tech powering our loan comparison platform. In this role, you will architect a scalable and secure backend, manage cloud infrastructure, and directly contribute critical code while building and guiding a distributed engineering team. You will work closely with our Product Manager and executive team to turn business strategy into high-impact engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Architecture & Development: Architect and implement maintainable, testable, and scalable backend systems and APIs using Java, Python, and modern frameworks.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Design, secure, and manage a highly available AWS cloud environment using Docker, Kubernetes/Docker Swarm, Ansible, and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Database & Data Pipelines: Build efficient MongoDB/Mongoose schemas and manage data flow across core platform services.
• System Security & Performance: Manage Linux/Ubuntu hosts, implement strict security measures (IAM roles/permissions), and ensure high system uptime and low latency.
• Integrations: Build and maintain reliable third-party API integrations, working closely with front-end engineers to ensure clean data consumption.
• Engineering Leadership: Lead code reviews, delegate tasks, shape engineering workflows, and actively participate in hiring talent for our growing team.

What We Look For

Core Requirements:

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience in high-volume, data-intensive tech environments (ideally in credit, lending, or fintech).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Deep proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, Microservices, Data Structures, and Algorithms.
• Strong track record of designing, deploying, and optimizing resilient, high-performance distributed systems.
• Practical experience with Linux system administration, database performance tuning (MongoDB), caching, and asynchronous/event-driven processing.

Preferred:

• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience within high-throughput transactional domains (fintech, payments, lending).

Mindset & Soft Skills:

• Entrepreneurial & Scrappy: You thrive in fast-paced environments, love rolling up your sleeves, and care deeply about how your code directly impacts business outcomes.
• Collaborative Leader: Experienced in managing distributed teams in a multicultural setting with clear, transparent communication.
• On-Site Energy: Excited to work from our office 5 days a week to collaborate directly with the core team.

Position Details & Benefits

• Location: Prime office location in West Delhi (5 days a week in-office).
• Compensation: Competitive base salary
• Perks: 20 paid annual holidays, monthly team events, and an environment with zero red tape.