Lead Software Engineer

Overview

Lead Software Engineer for the Core Product Development team in Chennai, focused on architecting and developing high-performance Java and Microservices solutions, with technical leadership and occasional Scrum Master responsibilities.

What you'll do

• Actively contribute to high-level architectural decisions and lead the implementation of scalable, microservices-based solutions.
• Participate in the complete product development lifecycle, spanning analysis, design, coding, unit integration, and system testing.
• Provide ongoing engineering support to core products, addressing end-to-end feature enhancements and codebase optimization.
• Partner with Product Management, Technical Architects, and Software Development Managers to validate, refine, and track feature requirements through to final delivery.
• Operate as a core member of an agile development team using Scrum methodology.
• Perform Scrum Master roles where required, guiding sprint planning and execution.
• Maintain clear visibility over your work items, proactively communicating progress and surfacing technical obstacles to the team.

What you'll need

• 6 to 8 years of total software engineering experience within a robust SaaS or product-driven environment.
• Strong coding skills in Java with deep knowledge of J2EE Frameworks, Spring, and Spring Boot.
• Proven experience in developing microservices applications.
• Strong track record of transforming existing monolithic systems into microservice architectures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of WebServices (SOAP & REST) and data integration patterns.
• Strong relational SQL knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills tailored for seamless global collaboration.
• Strong analytical abilities and a dedicated problem-solving mindset.
• A proactive self-starter who takes end-to-end ownership, welcomes deep technical discussions, and is eager to learn new technologies.
• A strong team player who can also work independently and drive individual initiatives to completion.

Nice to have

• Experience with NoSQL technologies is considered a distinct plus.
• Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or ReactJS is a plus.
• Experience working with AWS technologies is highly beneficial.

Details

• Full-time.
• Primary work location: Chennai, India, with Hybrid/Remote flexibility.
• Benefits include provident fund and gratuity, paid vacation, sick leave and holidays, and twenty-six weeks of paid maternity leave, in accordance with applicable laws.