Lead Engineer - Bangalore, India
Photon · India
Job Title: Technical Lead
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: 12+ Years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary tech lead will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
· Hands-on Development: Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, REST APIs, etc.).
· Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.
· Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
· DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
· Performance & Security: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.
· Technical Roadmapping: Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
· 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an Lead role
· Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
· Proficiency in front-end frameworks like React, or Vue.js.
· Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway.
· Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
· Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
· Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Certifications in Java, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Architecture (TOGAF).
· Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
· Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering is a plus.