Tech Lead Back

Location ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
Type Full-Time
Seniority Lead
Posted Mar 2, 2026
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Join Kering in Paris as a Tech Lead Back, contributing to the evolution of backend architecture for luxury brands like Saint Laurent and Balenciaga. Ideal for experienced software engineers with leadership skills.

Overview

Kering, a globally renowned luxury conglomerate, is home to a collection of distinguished brands celebrated for their creativity in couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. The group includes iconic names such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, among others. With a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and cultural heritage, Kering fosters an environment where innovation thrives, supported by a workforce of 47,000 employees and a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design and evolve the architecture of shared backend components, including APIs, sessions, and micro-services.
  • Define and enforce best practices for development, testability, and security standards.
  • Provide technical oversight for the Core Platform team, including code reviews and validation of pull requests.
  • Define integration contracts, document features, and support their adoption across teams.
  • Collaborate closely with Delivery, SRE, DevOps, Security, and Product teams.
  • Monitor the reliability, performance, and reusability of platform components.

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years in a Tech Lead role.
  • Strong expertise in backend architecture, web APIs, distributed systems, and CI/CD.
  • Proficiency in cloud-native environments such as AWS and GCP.
  • Mastery of security, scalability, and observability standards.
  • Fluency in both English and French.

Skills

Clear and structured communication skills with the ability to influence and lead. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to mentor and challenge engineers across teams. Autonomy, proactivity, and a strong sense of accountability. Technical proficiency in Node.js and composable backends.

Experience

6-10 years in software engineering, including at least 2 years as a Tech Lead.

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and cutting-edge technological environment, contributing to exciting digital transformation projects.

Culture

Kering is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where creativity and innovation are paramount. The company values diversity in all its forms, believing it enriches the workplace and enhances adaptability in a changing world. As an equal opportunity employer, Kering welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.