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

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.

Key Skills & Competencies

• 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
• Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

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)