Lead the architecture and design of scalable, high-performance flight booking platforms. Define system architecture and technology standards in alignment with business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, and QA) to ensure quality deliverables. Evaluate and recommend tools, frameworks, and best practices for development. Strong experience in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems. Expertise in backend technologies such as Java, Node.js, or .NET. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and CI/CD pipelines. Good understanding of APIs, microservices architecture, and system integrations. Prior experience in the travel domain or booking engine systems is highly preferred.