Kering Tech Lead Back

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Employment 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.

Workplace

This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.

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.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.