Senior Lead Engineer - IT

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Lead with deep expertise in React.JS / Angular.JS with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is essential.

Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 9–11 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Hands on experience in React.JS / Angular.JS
• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
• Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
• Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Good exposure in Apache Camel, Kafka, Kubernetes etc.,
• Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Candidates should be willing to take on both backend and frontend responsibilities in a 60:40 ratio.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
• Oversee unit testing and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and other frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
• Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated with emerging technologies.
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
  
  

Leadership Competencies

• Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor developers to achieve project goals.
• Stakeholder Communication: Strong skills in engaging with product owners, business analysts, and senior management.
• Decision-Making: Capable of making informed technical and strategic decisions under pressure.
• Conflict Resolution: Skilled at resolving team conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
• Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership of deliverables and timelines.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term goals.
  
  

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Gurgaon

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