Lead Engineer - IT

Job Description:

Qualifications:

Job Description
Key Responsibilities:

1. Full Stack Development:
   - Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using Java, Spring, Hibernate, and related technologies.
   - Implement responsive front-end designs using frameworks like Reacte.js, ThymeLeaf
   - Ensure high performance and responsiveness of applications.

2. Architecture and Design:
   - Participate in system architecture discussions and contribute to design decisions.
   - Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to improve development efficiency.

3. Collaboration:
   - Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and provide technical insights.
   - Facilitate communication between team members and other departments.

4. Testing and Quality Assurance:
   - Implement unit and integration testing to ensure application quality.
   - Troubleshoot and resolve issues as they arise, providing timely solutions.

5. Continuous Improvement:
   - Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
   - Propose improvements to existing applications and development processes.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in full stack development with a strong focus on Java technologies.
- Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, Thyme Leaf) and back-end technologies (Java, Spring, RESTful services).
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges.

Preferred Skills:
- Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Insurance domain knowledge.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

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