Full Stack Developer (Java)- Technical Lead | 8+ Yrs

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian India is seeking a seasoned Java Full Stack Technical Lead to drive architecture and delivery for complex projects. You will mentor engineers, own end-to-end technical delivery, and ensure scalable, high-performance applications built with Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern front-end frameworks.

The role requires strong Core Java proficiency, experience with ReactJS or AngularJS, RESTful APIs, CI/CD, and cloud exposure (AWS).

Qualifications

• 8+ years of Java and front-end development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams).
• Proven experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices-based architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Java developers to deliver scalable solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications with Spring Boot and microservices.
• Oversee RESTful APIs and collaborate with UI/UX teams for front-end integration.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

Frontend React/Angular

Database MySQL/PostgreSQL

AWS

CI/CD Jenkins

JUnit/Mockito

Leadership

Azure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

Git

Maven/Gradle

Spring Cloud

Job description

Company Name: Guardian India

Job Role: Full Stack Developer (Technical Lead)

Experience Required: 8 to 11 Years

Location: Chennai, Gurgaon/Gurugram, India

Industry: Information Technology / Software Development

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience

Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned Java Full Stack Technical Lead with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and Core Java, along with hands-on experience in building scalable, resilient, and high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers, drive technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of complex solutions. In addition, front-end development experience is required, with a preference for ReactJS or AngularJS.

The candidate will be expected to contribute to front-end development as a core part of their role. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD practices, and testing frameworks is essential.

Exposure to AWS and modern DevOps methodologies is a strong advantage. Experience with event-driven architecture while working with platforms such as Kafka, SNS/SQS is also valuable.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Java developers while fostering a collaborative and high-performance engineering culture.
• Provide expert technical guidance on architecture, design patterns, coding standards, and best practices.
• Own end-to-end technical delivery, ensuring quality, scalability, and maintainability.

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs for seamless service-to-service communication.
• Apply object-oriented and design principles to ensure clean, modular, reusable code.
• Develop and maintain front-end applications using ReactJS or AngularJS, working closely with UI/UX designers to deliver seamless user experiences.

Database & Performance

• Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• Perform performance tuning, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.

Production Support

• Ability to debug, analytical skills, prod support.

DevOps & CI/CD

• Build, manage, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
• Collaborate closely with DevOps teams to support deployments and automation.

Quality & Standards

• Oversee unit and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and related frameworks.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding and architectural standards.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work effectively with QA, DevOps, Product Management, and business stakeholders.
• Ensure clear communication across teams and help refine requirements where needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ to 11 years of professional development experience in java and front-end technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices-based architecture.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and implementation.
• Strong experience in Azure and good in Coding.
• Strong experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience with front-end development using ReactJS or AngularJS. The candidate must be able to contribute to front-end coding, troubleshooting, and collaboration with UI/UX teams.
• Proficiency in CI/CD tools Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle.
• Strong knowledge of JUnit, Mockito, and other testing frameworks.
• Good understanding of software design principles and common design patterns.
• Experience with AWS services (ECS, EKS, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
• Leveraging AI productivity tools such as Github Co-pilot.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Leadership Competencies

• Team Management: Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate developers to achieve project and organizational goals.
• Stakeholder Communication: Skilled in communicating with product owners, BAs, and senior leadership.
• Decision-Making: Ability to take informed and timely decisions on technical and project matters.
• Conflict Resolution: Capable of resolving team conflicts constructively and fostering a positive work environment.
• Project Ownership: Strong sense of accountability with experience managing deliverables end-to-end.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical approaches with business strategy and long-term goals.

Our interview process

• 1st level TA team will do the prescreening and parallel online Assessment will be shared (Min 50% to be scored to consider future)
• 2nd Level Technical Interview (L1 & L2 Combined)
• 3rd Level Managerial Interview (If required)
• 4th Level HR Discussion.