Full Stack Technical Lead

Persistent Systems Limited; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited is seeking a seasoned Full Stack Technical Lead to drive design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-native applications from Pune. You will mentor teams, shape architecture, and collaborate with product and business stakeholders to deliver secure, high‑performing digital solutions.

The role emphasizes hands‑on leadership across frontend (React) and backend (Golang) with a focus on microservices, CI/CD, observability, and platform modernization.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of software engineering experience with leadership.
• Extensive backend experience with Golang.
• Experience with REST APIs and microservices.
• Cloud-native and distributed systems exposure.
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Strong architectural design and coding standards.
• Experience mentoring engineering teams and leading Agile projects.
• Strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable microservices, APIs, and event‑driven systems for cloud‑native platforms.
• Lead technical design discussions and architecture reviews to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Develop frontend applications using React and modern frontend frameworks.
• Build backend services using Golang and RESTful APIs.
• Design and implement secure, high‑performance distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product, UX, and Engineering teams to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards and best practices.
• Drive platform performance optimization, observability, and security initiatives.
• Design CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to deploy and manage applications.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Mentor developers and foster engineering excellence.
• Participate in sprint planning and roadmap discussions.

Skills

Golang

REST APIs

Microservices

Cloud-native

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps automation

Observability

React frontend

Architectural leadership

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring teams

Event-driven architecture

Distributed systems

Database design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We are seeking a highly skilled Full Stack Technical Lead with expertise in React and Golang to lead the design, development, and delivery of scalable cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in full-stack development, microservices architecture, cloud-native technologies, and technical leadership. In this role, you will provide hands‑on technical leadership, drive architecture decisions, establish engineering best practices, mentor development teams, and actively contribute to the codebase. You will work closely with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to build innovative, secure, and high‑performing digital solutions.

• Role: Full Stack Technical Lead
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full-Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Architect and implement scalable microservices, APIs, and event‑driven systems for cloud‑native platforms.
• Lead technical design discussions and architecture reviews to ensure scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop responsive, accessible, and user‑friendly frontend applications using React and modern frontend frameworks.
• Build and optimize backend services using Golang and RESTful API architecture.
• Design and implement secure, high‑performance distributed systems.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, UX teams, Engineering teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high‑quality solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards, engineering guidelines, and development best practices.
• Drive platform performance optimization, system reliability, observability, and security initiatives.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment workflows.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms to deploy and manage applications.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Contribute to architecture modernization and platform transformation initiatives.
• Support database design, optimization, and efficient data management strategies.
• Mentor developers, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of engineering excellence.
• Participate in sprint planning, technical roadmaps, backlog refinement, and continuous improvement activities.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions aligned with business objectives.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8?12 years of experience in software engineering with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Extensive hands‑on experience in backend development using Golang.
• Strong experience designing and developing REST APIs and Microservices‑based applications.
• Experience building cloud‑native applications and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and engineering best practices.
• Hands‑on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration platforms.
• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and DevOps automation practices.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, resilience, and fault tolerance principles.
• Experience building and managing event‑driven architectures and asynchronous communication models.
• Strong database design, data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning experience.
• Experience working with relational and NoSQL database technologies.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform environments.
• Knowledge of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with observability, logging, monitoring, and production support processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience mentoring engineering teams and driving technical excellence.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience working within Agile, Scrum, and modern product engineering environments.
• Ability to influence architectural decisions and lead cross‑functional teams successfully.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company‑sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

?Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.?