Lead Software Engineer - Java Development

Description :

We are looking for a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer Java to take ownership of complex, large-scale distributed systems and drive end-to-end development of critical components.

This role requires strong expertise in system design, problem-solving, algorithm optimization, and object-oriented programming.

You will work in a flat, collaborative engineering environment where every team member contributes to coding, deployment, and architectural decision-making.

Key Responsibilities :

Software Development & Design :

- Design, develop, test, and maintain high-quality Java-based applications and backend components.

- Take full ownership of assigned modulesfrom architecture and design to deployment and support.

- Collaborate with team members to design and implement new features and enhancements.

- Work on challenges related to distributed coordination, scalability, optimization, and data processing.

Debugging & Troubleshooting :

- Identify, diagnose, and resolve bugs and performance issues in existing systems.

- Support investigation of issues reported by QA teams or end users.

Collaboration & Leadership :

- Work closely with senior engineers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.

- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback.

- Guide junior engineers through technical mentorship, best practices, and knowledge sharing.

Testing & Quality Assurance :

- Develop and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to ensure software quality and reliability.

- Contribute to building scalable testing frameworks and test automation strategies.

Project Ownership :

- Contribute to project planning, scoping, and status reporting.

- Assist in gathering technical requirements and user feedback to refine solutions.

- Ensure proper documentation, version control, and deployment readiness.

Continuous Learning & Improvement :

- Stay updated with emerging technologies, tools, and industry best practices.

- Participate in training, innovation discussions, and process improvement initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Strong proficiency in Java with solid understanding of object-oriented programming and system architecture.

- Experience with large-scale distributed systems, algorithm design, optimization, and operational problem-solving.

- Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB for database design and development.

- Experience working with AWS cloud services.

- Knowledge of Tomcat or similar server technologies.

- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development methodologies.

- Strong debugging, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.

- High attention to detail and the ability to take full ownership of components and deliver end-to-end solutions