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Lead Engineer - Bangalore, India

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Lead development of scalable enterprise applications using Java and full-stack technologies. Responsibilities include hands-on coding, code reviews, team leadership and mentoring, stakeholder collaboration, CI/CD and cloud deployment, performance and security optimization, and technical roadmap development. The role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, front-end frameworks, microservices, cloud platforms, containerization, databases, and Agile practices.
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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.

Photon Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND Office

DLF IT Park 1/124 Mount Poonamallee Road Sivaji Gardens Manapakkam , Chennai, India, 600089

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