Java Application Development Lead

Korn Ferry; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking an Application Development Lead to drive end-to-end delivery of critical applications from requirements to deployment and ongoing support. You will mentor engineers, shape development roadmaps, and ensure alignment with IT standards while partnering with business stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes.

The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership across the engineering landscape, emphasizing Agile practices, security, and continual improvement in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2–3 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with AWS, CI/CD, Git, and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery and support of business-critical applications.
• Serve as the primary technical and functional liaison between business and engineering teams.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and code review guidance to the team.
• Drive adherence to software engineering standards, Agile practices, and security principles.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical discipline

Tools

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

React

SQL

NoSQL databases

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Agile methodologies

Job description

Application Development Lead (Day Shift / Noon Shift)

Role Summary

The Application Lead is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery and support of business-critical applications while ensuring high standards of quality, scalability, performance, and reliability. This role acts as the primary technical and functional liaison between business stakeholders and engineering teams. The incumbent translates business requirements into technical solutions, drives engineering best practices, and ensures alignment with organizational IT standards. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities to deliver successful application outcomes. Additionally, the Application Lead mentors team members and fosters continuous improvement across the application landscape.

• Lead the complete application lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact, ensuring effective communication between business and technology teams.
• Translate business needs into technical solutions, implementation plans, and development roadmaps.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance through code reviews, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
• Drive adherence to software engineering standards, Agile practices, security principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 to 3 years in a technical lead or senior engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with modern technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, React, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with enterprise application development, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), CI/CD pipelines, Git, and Agile methodologies.
• Proven track record of leading technical teams, delivering complex business applications, and partnering with stakeholders to achieve measurable business outcomes.