JOB DESCRIPTION
We are seeking an experienced Full Stack Tech Lead to drive the design and development of enterprise-level applications. The ideal candidate will be a Java backend specialist with proven expertise in building scalable RESTful services and hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks like React. This role requires strong analytical and logical skills design and architecture expertise and excellent communication abilities to collaborate with stakeholders guide team members and deliver high-quality solutions.
As a Tech Lead you will be responsible for providing technical leadership reviewing designs mentoring engineers and ensuring adherence to best practices in coding architecture and delivery.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
o Technical Leadership & Design
Own the design and architecture of enterprise-grade RESTful services.
Define coding standards best practices and architectural guidelines.
Lead design discussions code reviews and solution brainstorming sessions.
Ensure scalability performance and security are integral to system design.
o Development & Delivery
Develop high-quality reusable and maintainable backend services using Java Spring Boot (or similar frameworks).
Contribute to frontend development using React or Angular.
Integrate with databases APIs and external systems efficiently.
Oversee CI/CD pipelines deployment and monitoring processes.
Ensure delivery of features with quality and on schedule.
o Collaboration & Mentorship
Collaborate with product owners architects QA and business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers guiding them on coding design and problem-solving.
Act as the technical point of contact for cross-functional teams.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels translating complex technical details into clear business impact.
o Quality & Continuous Improvement
Drive adoption of test automation performance optimization and monitoring practices.
Ensure adherence to Agile/SAFe methodologies and contribute to sprint planning.
Continuously evaluate new technologies frameworks and tools to improve productivity and product quality.
Qualifications:
BS/MS in Computer Science Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
6 years of professional development experience.
Strong expertise in Java Spring Boot RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
Experience with frontend frameworks such as React or Angular.
Proficiency in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g. MySQL PostgreSQL MongoDB).
Solid understanding of design patterns system design and architecture principles.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP).
Strong problem-solving analytical and logical thinking skills.
Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience in enterprise applications within BFSI/Insurance or similar domains.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker Kubernetes).
Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka RabbitMQ).
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