Full Stack Technical Lead

Johnson Controls; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Full Stack Technical Lead to guide a software team and deliver scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will balance people leadership with hands-on architecture and ensure designs meet business goals.

You will mentor engineers, drive best practices, collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA and DevOps, and champion security, reliability, and performance of cloud-native solutions.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in software design, development, architecture and delivery.
• Proven experience in Technical Lead/Team Lead roles managing development teams.
• Strong background in product development and agile delivery environments.
• People management experience: goal setting, performance, mentoring, career development, team engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and people leadership for a team of software engineers, driving high-quality product delivery and engineering excellence.
• Own planning, execution, and delivery of assigned product areas with alignment to business objectives and timelines.
• Lead and mentor engineers, supporting performance management and career development.
• Drive architectural discussions and design scalable, secure software solutions.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, DevOps and cross-functional teams to deliver customer value.
• Foster innovation, accountability, and operational excellence within the team.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities to improve project outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture

Mentoring

Cloud-Native

Azure

REST APIs

Angular

C# / .NET Core

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

JIRA

Git / GitHub

CI/CD

Swagger

Postman

Job description

Full Stack Technical Lead

What You Will Do

• Provide technical and people leadership for a team of software engineers, driving high-quality product delivery and engineering excellence.
• Own the planning, execution, and delivery of assigned product areas, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and quality expectations.
• Lead and mentor engineers by supporting goal setting, performance management, career development, and technical growth.
• Drive architectural discussions and contribute to the design of scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Architecture, QA, DevOps, and other cross-functional teams to deliver customer value.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence within the team.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities while ensuring successful project outcomes.

How You Will Do It

• Lead software development activities across the full software development lifecycle, from requirements and design through deployment and support.
• Review and guide solution architecture, technical designs, code implementations, and deployment strategies.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, coding best practices, security requirements, and quality guidelines.
• Drive sprint planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution activities to meet delivery commitments.
• Mentor team members through coaching, technical guidance, regular feedback, and career development discussions.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural reviews to maintain high development standards and reduce technical debt.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve automation, deployment processes, monitoring, and operational reliability.
• Support production systems by driving root-cause analysis, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Encourage adoption of modern engineering practices, tools, and methodologies to improve team productivity and product quality.

What We Look For

• 8 to 12 years of experience in software design, development, architecture, and delivery of enterprise applications.
• Proven experience in a Technical Lead, Team Lead, or Senior Engineering role managing development teams and driving technical initiatives.
• Strong experience in product development and agile delivery environments.
• Demonstrated people management experience including:
  • Goal setting and performance management
  • Coaching and mentoring engineers
  • Career development planning
  • Team building and employee engagement
• Strong technical expertise in:
  • C#, .NET, .NET Core
  • Angular (6+) / Modern Front-End Frameworks
  • RESTful APIs and Microservices Architecture
  • Azure Cloud Services
  • Application Design Patterns and Distributed Systems
• Database experience:
  • SQL Server including performance tuning, database design, stored procedures, and optimization
  • Exposure to NoSQL databases is preferred
• Experience with development and collaboration tools:
  • Azure DevOps / JIRA
  • Git / GitHub
  • CI/CD Pipelines
  • Swagger, Postman
  • Monitoring and Logging Tools
• Strong understanding of:
  • Software Architecture and Design Principles
  • Security Best Practices
  • Scalability and Performance Optimization
  • System Reliability and Maintainability
  • Cloud-Native Development
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence technical and business discussions.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands‑on technical contributions with leadership responsibilities.
• Self‑motivated leader with a track record of driving results, improving processes, and developing high‑performing teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading multiple scrum teams or large‑scale product initiatives.
• Exposure to AI/ML‑enabled applications and modern digital platforms.
• Knowledge of event‑driven architecture and messaging technologies.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Azure certifications or cloud architecture certifications.
• Experience driving engineering metrics, operational excellence, and continuous improvement programs.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and automated quality gates.

Role Summary

The Full Stack Technical Lead role is a leadership position responsible for managing engineering teams, driving successful product delivery, and providing technical direction across key initiatives. The role combines people leadership, delivery ownership, and technical stewardship to ensure scalable, secure, and high‑quality solutions while supporting the growth and development of engineering talent. This position is intended for experienced professionals who have demonstrated consistent excellence in technical leadership, execution, and organizational impact.