Lead Technical Architect (Java)

• Location: Hybrid Gurugram
• Department: Technology / Engineering
• Experience Level: 8+ Years
• Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Technical Architect to join our growing technology team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across the front-end and back-end. You'll work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions while mentoring a team of developers and driving best practices in architecture, code quality, and DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:

• Lead the full stack development lifecycle: design, development, deployment, and maintenance.
• Define and implement scalable architecture for web applications and services.
• Drive engineering best practices including CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and agile development.
• Stay updated with new technology trends and assess their applicability.

Team Management:

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers.
• Lead sprint planning, estimations, and task breakdown.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work with product managers and designers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Coordinate with DevOps, QA, and UI/UX teams to ensure seamless product delivery.

Coding & Delivery:

• Be hands-on with both front-end and back-end development.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance.
• Own and deliver critical features and system components.

Required Skills and Experience

• 8+ years of full stack development experience, including 3+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Java, Python, Ruby, .NET) technologies.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, Microservices, and modern web architecture.
• Experience with databases both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency in Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with container orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Exposure to GraphQL or serverless architectures.
• Prior experience working in a startup or high-growth environment.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks.