Lead II - Software Engineering - Java Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Java Lead Software Engineer

Experience Range: 7 - 9 years

Hiring Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background with expertise in object-oriented and functional programming, cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies. This role requires a passion for best engineering practices, problem-solving, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the development of software systems, ensuring high-quality code and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate with managers, architects, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical specifications.
• Enhance software development processes by implementing best-in-class coding, documentation, testing, and monitoring practices.
• Continuously improve existing software systems, identifying areas for optimization and enhancement.
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.

Must-Have Skills

• 7+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable applications.
• Strong expertise in computer systems fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving.
• Advanced, inside-out knowledge of Object-Oriented and Functional programming.
• Strong proficiency in Java (or other equivalent programming languages).
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL and NoSQL technologies such as Azure SQL, Cosmos DB.
• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure, GCP, and containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes.
• Proven experience in building scalable microservices.
• Experience delivering software using Test-Driven Development (TDD), Clean Code, SOLID principles, and Extreme Programming (XP).
• Knowledge and experience with open-source software, frameworks, and modern technologies.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with security best practices in software development.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for cloud applications.
• Knowledge of event-driven architectures.

Soft Skills

• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance in dynamic environments.
• Strong mentoring and team leadership capabilities to support junior engineers.