Java Engineer Lead

Bounteous; Gurugram District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Bounteous in Gurugram, India is seeking a seasoned Java Engineering Lead to drive design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. You will combine hands-on coding with technical leadership, mentoring engineers and guiding architecture decisions.

The role emphasizes cloud-native backend systems, APIs and microservices, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to engineering best practices to ensure quality and delivery excellence.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in software development with Java technologies.
• Experience building enterprise-scale applications.
• Hands-on with modern application architecture and backend development.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor development teams.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineering teams.
• Drive architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps teams across the SDLC.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing practices, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and promote continuous improvement culture.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex tech and production issues.
• Contribute to Agile development processes and delivery planning.

Skills

Java

Backend development

Leadership

Mentoring

Agile

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Engineering Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should possess strong hands‑on development expertise along with the ability to lead technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and contribute to building high‑quality software solutions.

This role requires someone who can collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams, drive engineering best practices, and play a key role in delivering modern, cloud‑native applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑grade applications.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to engineering teams.
• Drive architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision‑making.
• Build scalable, secure, and high‑performance backend systems.
• Develop and maintain APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Architecture, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, testing practices, and engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical and production issues.
• Contribute to Agile development processes and delivery planning.

Required Experience

• 9+ years of experience in software development using Java technologies.
• Strong experience building enterprise‑scale applications.
• Hands‑on experience with modern application architecture and backend development.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor development teams.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.

Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about technology and software engineering.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to balance hands‑on development with technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong ownership mindset with a focus on quality and delivery excellence.

Preferred

• Experience in cloud‑native application development.
• Exposure to distributed systems and modern engineering practices.
• Experience working with large‑scale enterprise applications.