Lead Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, resilient, and secure backend services using Java, Springboot, Spring framework, Apache Kafka, Relational and Non Relational DB and Microservices architecture.
• Implement containerized applications using Kubernetes for orchestration and management.

·         Lead a team of Java developers in designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software applications.

• Architect, deploy, and maintain applications on AWS Cloud, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization to improve system efficiency and responsiveness.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product Management, UX/UI, and DevOps to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Lead technical initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software development.
• Manage diverse requirements, negotiate, and effectively articulate rationale and vision behind technical decisions that support the business. 
• Conduct code reviews, ensure code quality, and enforce coding standards and best practices.
• Participate in architectural design discussions and propose solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement solutions in a timely manner.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, and apply them to improve our products and processes

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience (8+ years) as a Software Development Engineer with expertise in Java, Microservices, Kubernetes, AWS Cloud, and Performance Tuning.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team of developers, providing technical leadership and guidance.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Experience in decouple architecture development using middle ware (eg Kafka)
• Exposure to relational and Non relational DBs ( eg Casandra, Elastic, Mongo DB etc)
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. 
• Hands-on experience with cloud-native development, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging complex issues in distributed systems.
• Excellent communication, Analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Prior experience in [Ecommerce, Retail Domain] is a plus.