Java Technical Lead

airtel; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Airtel is seeking a capable Software Engineer to contribute to design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software applications at scale in a fast-moving environment.

You will guide a team, provide technical leadership, and ensure best practices in software quality while delivering solutions on time. Strong fundamentals and experience with scalable architectures are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Proficient in at least one OO language (e.g., Java) and exposure to No-SQL databases.
• Experience with version control and modern software practices.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and unit test applications following established standards.
• Participate in peer reviews and provide solutions-focused feedback.
• Guide and mentor team to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and establish best practices for quality software.

Skills

Java

No-SQL databases

Caching data stores

Queuing systems

Search technologies

CS fundamentals

Design patterns

Large-scale systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

SVN

Git

Kafka

Redis

NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role To contribute and lead a team of enthusiastic individuals to the building and maintenance of high quality software applications and cater superior experience to our customers at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and unit test applications in accordance with established standards. Participate in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code.
• Adhere to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget. Provide third-level support to business users. Research and evaluate a variety of software products.
• Guide team for development towards successful project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership to teammates through coaching and mentorship.
• Maintain high standards of software quality within the team by establishing good practices and habits.

Experience & Skills Skills Required

• Proficient in at least one of the object-oriented programming languages such as Java of No-SQL Database technologies, Caching data stores, Queuing systems and Search technologies.
• Experience with version control tools (SVN or Git), Kafka MQs, Redis, NO’SQL Database.
• Proficiency in Computer Science fundamentals – object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm - design, and complexity analysis
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good with the Design patterns and architecture solution to large scale applications.
• Hands on experience on building high scalable systems

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Computers Engineering or comparable experience.