Technical Lead – Backend (Python / Fast API/ Azure)

Tata Consultancy Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is seeking an experienced Technical Lead to drive the design, development and deployment of scalable backend applications and cloud-native solutions using Python, FastAPI, and Microsoft Azure. You will architect microservices, REST APIs, and CI/CD pipelines while mentoring teams to deliver secure, high-performance enterprise software.

In this pan-India role, you will collaborate across squads, ensure reliability, security, and scalability, and contribute to modern

Qualifications

• Strong Python development experience.
• Hands-on with FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworks.
• Experience designing REST APIs and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, or MongoDB.
• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, and Azure AD.
• Proficiency in Git, version control, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable backend applications and cloud-native solutions.
• Architect microservices and REST APIs across enterprise platforms.
• Mentor development teams and ensure security, reliability, and performance.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native delivery processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Azure DevOps

Git

Agile

OAuth2

JWT

Azure AD

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Cosmos DB

MongoDB

GitHub Actions

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Terraform

ARM Templates

Job description

Greetings from Tata Consultancy Services!

Join us and be part of TCS's AI Cloud transformation journey!

About the Unit:

TCS Cloud is accelerating the shift to an AI-powered, cloud-first future. As a strategic transformation partner to the world's leading enterprises, it is helping businesses reimagine their core, modernise platforms, unlock data-driven intelligence, and scale innovation through cloud, AI, cybersecurity, automation, and digital engineering. By combining deep industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies, TCS Cloud is enabling the rise of agile, resilient, and intelligent enterprises built to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Location: PAN INDIA

Experience: 10+ Years

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in Python, FastAPI, and Microsoft Azure to lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend applications and cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in architecting microservices, REST APIs, cloud services, CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring development teams while ensuring high performance, security, and reliability of enterprise applications.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Python development.
• Hands-on expertise with FastAPI, Flask, or similar Python frameworks.
• Experience in designing and developing REST APIs and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Strong understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Cosmos DB, or MongoDB.
• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms including OAuth2, JWT, and Azure AD.
• Proficiency in Git, version control, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queues.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates).
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations, Azure OpenAI, or cloud-native data platforms.
• Azure certifications such as Azure Developer Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert.

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.