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

Tata Consultancy Services; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services seeks an experienced Technical Lead to guide backend design, development, and deployment of scalable cloud-native solutions. You will architect microservices, REST APIs, and cloud services on Azure while mentoring teams to deliver secure, high-performance enterprise applications.

The role emphasizes CI/CD pipelines, Docker and Kubernetes, hands-on Python with FastAPI, and governance of SQL/NoSQL data stores.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• Excellent Python skills with FastAPI or similar frameworks.
• Experience designing REST APIs and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development and deployment of scalable backend applications and cloud-native solutions.
• Architect microservices and REST APIs; mentor development teams.
• Ensure high performance, security and reliability of enterprise applications; oversee CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

REST APIs

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

SQL/NoSQL

OAuth2/JWT/Azure AD

Git & Agile

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

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.