Qapita - Lead Software Development Engineer (7-11 yrs)

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Development Engineer to join our growing team. As a Lead Software Development Engineer, you will be a hands-on coder, technical leader, and mentor, driving the development and delivery of high-quality software products. You will lead a small team, contribute to architectural decisions, and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities :

Be a hands-on coder, actively contributing to the development and implementation of software solutions.

Demonstrate expertise in at least one of the following tech stacks :

- Java (and related frameworks)

- .NET with C#

- Node.js

- AngularJS, ReactJS, or ExtJS

- MySQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL

- Design, develop, and test software applications, ensuring code quality and adherence to best practices.

- Lead and mentor a team of 2-5 software engineers, providing guidance, support, and technical direction.

- Delegate tasks effectively and monitor team progress.

- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.

- Provide constructive feedback and support the professional development of team members.

- Train interns/freshers (added advantage).

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Agile Practices :

- Actively participate in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment.

- Work in an Agile environment, actively participating in sprints, scrums, sprint grooming, and release planning.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices.

- Be familiar with and contribute to product-focused activities such as sprint grooming, release planning, and production deployments.

- Collaborate closely with product managers/owners, customer success teams, and production support teams to understand requirements, prioritize features, and address production issues.

- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, capable of identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex technical challenges.

- Design solutions for given problem statements and drive them end-to-end.

- Have experience writing design documents (added advantage).

- Write and execute unit test cases to ensure code quality.

- Participate in code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards.

Qualifications :

Essential :

- 5+ years of professional experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a product-based company.

- Hands-on coding experience in at least one of the specified tech stacks (Java, .NET with C#, Node.js, Front-end technologies, Databases).

- Proven experience leading and mentoring small teams (2-5 people).

- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

- Experience with the full software development lifecycle.

- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.