Manager, Lead Developer

• Lead a team of software developers delivering solutions focussed on migrating legacy relational database-based Java applications to a modern cloud-based architecture running on MongoDB, leveraging the latest genAI tools and approaches to accelerate this process.
• We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.

Position Expectations

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of software developers to achieve their full potential
• Have a deep understanding of the existing skill set / skill level of each individual developer in the team. Capable of setting up individual, sustainable development plans based on the skills assessment
• Proactively maintain a robust recruiting pipeline, attracting the highest quality talent in the industry to support excellence and rapid growth
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of trust, collaboration, innovation, and excellence
• Ensure the timely and high-quality delivery of application development support for various projects
• Implement and maintain best practices for software development, including coding standards, code reviews, and testing
• Manage and allocate resources effectively to meet the needs of multiple project teams
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Stay at the forefront of the industry by staying abreast of the latest genAI advancements and leveraging cutting-edge developments to fulfill migration projects

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role
• Strong proficiency in Java
• Some experience and knowledge of Python or JavaScrip/Node.js
• Strong experience in building applications that interact with relational databases using SQL
• Some experience with Enterprise Java (J2EE / JavaEE / Spring) application architectures
• History of building teams that deliver high-cadence modern applications with applied Agile methodologies, test-first development approaches, adopting CI/CD pipelines and using Git version control
• Comfortable with limited travel

• Experience developing MongoDB-based enterprise applications
• Experience using generative AI tooling to accelerate and optimize application development
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (eg, AWS, Azure)