Lead Software Engineer

-Oversee technical and architectural decisions for 1-2 scrum teams, ensuring alignment with the overall system architecture.
-Develop a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end technical architecture and dependent systems, facilitating effective communication between teams.
-Own and drive the delivery of tasks (design, development, testing, deployment, configuration, documentation) to meet business requirements within committed timelines.
-Develop high-quality, secure, scalable software solutions based on technical specifications, ensuring they meet performance and budget expectations.
-Lead discussions on code, design, and process trade-offs across teams, making informed decisions to balance technical complexity with business needs.
-Proactively research and implement alternative technical solutions to meet evolving business demands.
-Drive integration efforts with a focus on optimizing the customer journey and overall experience.
-Support and improve the collection and reporting of project and software metrics, ensuring visibility into project progress and system health.
-Actively work to enhance operational and engineering experiences within your areas of ownership, identifying and addressing pain points.
-Identify and implement process improvements to reduce inefficiencies and eliminate waste across teams.
-Share knowledge and best practices across Guild/Program/Team to foster reuse and improve productivity.
-Mentor, guide, and support team members, particularly in technical and architectural matters.
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather required inputs and ensure alignment across projects.

All About You

-Bachelor s or Master s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
-8 to 12 years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated experience in a leadership capacity.
-Strong expertise in Java/J2EE technologies, including Spring Boot, JUnit, Hibernate, Messaging, Web Services, and REST APIs.
-Experience with microservices architecture and development is highly preferred.
-Proficient in web technologies such as JavaScript, CSS, JSON/XML, and Angular JS or similar frameworks.
-Expertise in SQL, PL/SQL, and Oracle databases is required.
-Experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD), focusing on building robust, minimal code to meet functional requirements.
-Hands-on experience in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git/BitBucket, Jenkins, Maven, Artifactory, and Chef.
-Working knowledge of cloud-based application development and deployment.
-Domain knowledge in payments, particularly card payments, is a strong plus.
-Familiarity with IT Security tools, information security principles, and PCI DSS Compliance is desirable.
-Proven experience in Agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban, or SAFe.
-Must be highly energetic, detail-oriented, and able to manage pressure to meet deadlines.
-Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a proven ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
-Ability to rapidly learn and apply new technologies, frameworks, and tools in dynamic environments.
-Self-motivated with the ability to lead projects and initiatives with minimal supervision.
-Strong collaboration and organizational skills, with a high degree of initiative and leadership ability.
-Experience working with geographically distributed, cross-functional teams in a matrix-based environment.