Lead Engineer - IT

Job Description: Job Profile Summary In this role, you will be responsible for designing and building scalable, high-performance full-stack applications across web platforms. You will work on modern frontend frameworks like React and Next.js along with robust backend services using Node.js, NestJS, and Java-based systems. You will collaborate with designers, product owners, architects, DevOps engineers, and multiple engineering teams in a fast-paced, technically complex environment to deliver high-quality, enterprise-grade solutions. Key Skills: Handling software requests/tickets and driving them to completion At least 7 + years of engineering experience Strong object-oriented programming, functional programming, and system design skills Significant experience with React.js, Next.js, Node.js, NestJS, and Java (Spring Boot preferred) Strong knowledge of frontend architecture , component-based design, and state management (Redux, Jotai, Context API, etc.) Strong knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API-driven development Significant experience designing and building scalable RESTful APIs and microservices Strong experience with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript , and modern UI frameworks Experience integrating frontend applications with backend APIs and third-party services Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design Experience building applications from concept/design → architecture → development → production deployment Strong understanding of design patterns and architectural approaches such as MVC, MVVM, layered architecture, microservices, and event-driven architecture Experience with GraphQL and REST APIs (design, implementation, debugging) Experience with authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT, SSO) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL/NoSQL – PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.) Experience writing asynchronous, multi-threaded, and scalable backend services Track record in debugging and optimizing performance (frontend & backend) Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (Git) Strong communication skills, with passion for quality and attention to detail Experience working across teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders Domain / Added Advantage: Experience working with US Insurance domain (Group Benefits, Billing, Claims, Enrollment, etc.) Familiarity with platforms or business processes related to MetLife, Sun Life or similar insurers will be a strong advantage Understanding of regulatory, compliance, and customer experience aspects in insurance systems

Roles and Responsibilities: Architect and design end-to-end full-stack solutions across frontend and backend systems Review engineers’ pull requests and mentor them on coding standards, scalability, and best practices

Collaborate with UX/design teams to ensure consistent, intuitive, and responsive UI/UX patterns Design and develop scalable, secure APIs and backend services Build and maintain high-performance React/Next.js applications Lead development of server-side rendering and SEO-friendly web applications Manage application deployments across environments including Dev, QA, UAT, and Production Define and implement CI/CD pipelines for web applications Participate in production support (PROD support) on a rotational/on-demand basis , ensuring system stability and quick issue resolution Handle basic business requests through to production readiness , ensuring alignment with requirements and quality standards Triaging customer issues, incidents, logs, and production defects Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability Ensure high test coverage (unit, integration, and UI tests) and enforce quality gates Lead the adoption of coding standards, architectural guidelines, and best practices Evaluate and recommend new frontend/backend technologies and frameworks Design solutions for security, scalability, and high availability Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver complex technical initiatives Monitor application health and proactively identify improvement areas Drive modernization initiatives and migration to newer frameworks/architectures Guide teams in breaking down complex stories and delivering high-quality code

Location: This position can be based in any of the following locations: Chennai Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday