Full-Stack Lead

Life At Talentship (IN); Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Life at Talentship (IN) is seeking a hands-on Full-Stack Lead in Chennai to guide an engineering team, drive architectural decisions, and deliver scalable software.

You will mentor engineers and oversee frontend and backend development with Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and Next.js, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and reliability in production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on full-stack engineering experience.
• Proven leadership in engineering teams.
• Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, React.js, Next.js.
• Experience designing REST APIs and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with microservices and cloud deployments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable full-stack applications.
• Build and review production-ready code using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and Next.js.
• Guide architecture discussions, API design, and technical decisions.
• Drive code quality, testing, documentation, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews and feedback.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor production systems and improve reliability and performance.
• Foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.

Skills

Full-Stack development

Java

Spring Boot

React.js

Next.js

REST APIs

MongoDB

Microservices

System design

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

GCP

Azure

Monitoring

Grafana

Graphite

Tools

Grafana

Graphite

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

Company Description Life at Talentship is where innovation, growth, and people come together to build the future of technology. The organization operates a hybrid offshoring model that blends European precision with global talent to deliver solutions in AI, software development, cloud and DevOps, and data and analytics. Talentship emphasizes a purpose-driven culture, where team members are valued as contributors to meaningful products and long-term careers. The company focuses on creating a sense of belonging through collaborative projects, shared stories, and opportunities for professional development. Applicants can expect an environment that supports learning, impact, and growth.

Experience: 8-14 Yrs.

Location: Chennai.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Work Mode: Hybrid.

About the Role

We\'re looking for a hands-on Full-Stack Lead who enjoys building great products while leading a high-performing engineering team. You\'ll play a key role in driving technical decisions, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable solutions across the frontend and backend. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges and leading by example, we\'d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable full-stack applications.
• Build and review production-ready code using Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and Next.js.
• Guide the team through architecture discussions, API design, and technical decisions.
• Drive engineering best practices, including code quality, testing, documentation, and CI/CD.
• Mentor engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and regular feedback.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, QA, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Monitor production systems, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve application reliability and performance.
• Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in Full-Stack software development, including technical leadership.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, React.js, and Next.js.
• Experience designing REST APIs and working with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Good understanding of system design, microservices, distributed systems, and scalable application architecture.
• Experience with monitoring tools such as Grafana or Graphite.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
• A passion for building high-quality, maintainable software and helping teams succeed.
• Candidates who can join immediately or within 15 days will be highly preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with TypeScript, TanStack Query, Redux, or Cypress.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Experience building products or platforms from the ground up.
• Experience working with globally distributed engineering teams.