Lead, Application Development - Noon Shift

Gemological Institute of America; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gemological organization based in Mumbai, India, seeks an Application Development Lead to oversee the design and development of critical applications. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of software development experience, including 2–3 years in a leadership role. Responsibilities include guiding teams and ensuring application performance and quality. This position requires proficiency in modern programming languages such as Java and framework knowledge. The role contributes to scalable solutions that enhance business operations.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in software development.
• At least 2–3 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of assigned applications.
• Serve as primary technical point of contact for stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor junior developers through code reviews.

Skills

Application architecture

Problem-solving

Technical leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Spring

NodeJS

Angular/React

SQL

AWS

Job description

The Application Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of business-critical applications while ensuring high quality, performance, and reliability. This role serves as the technical and functional point of contact for assigned applications, bridging business requirements with technical execution. The Application Lead provides guidance to development teams, drives best practices, and ensures applications align with organizational standards and strategic goals. This role plays a key part in delivering scalable and maintainable solutions that support business operations and growth.## Essential DutiesLead end-to-end delivery of assigned applications, from requirements through deployment and support. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for stakeholders and business users. Coordinate with product owners, QA, and infrastructure teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Translate business requirements into technical designs and implementation plans. Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and technical coaching. Ensure application architecture follows best practices for scalability, performance, and security. Ensure adherence to coding standards, documentation, and development processes. Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation. Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and technical debt reduction. Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement activities; perform other duties as assigned.## CompetenciesStrong application architecture and system design skills. • Ability to lead and influence technical teams. • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Ability to balance hands-on development with leadership responsibilities. • Strong time management and prioritization skills. • Experience mentoring and developing technical talent. • High level of accountability and ownership mindset.## QualificationsEducation Qualifications and Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience • 5–8 years of experience in software development, with at least 2–3 years in a technical lead or senior role. Technical / Domain Specific / Functional Experience and Knowledge • Strong experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Java, Spring, NodeJS, Angular/React). • Experience designing and supporting enterprise applications. • Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies. • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices. • Strong knowledge of relational databases (SQL) and/or NoSQL databases. • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS) preferred. GIA or G&J Industry Specific Experience and Knowledge • Familiarity with laboratory, grading, or operational technology environments is preferred but not required. Critical Experiences (including challenges that were overcome, proven skills, demonstrated outcomes, etc.) • Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, delivering complex applications, and partnering with business stakeholders to achieve measurable outcomes.**Disclaimer:** This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification and it may be changed by management at any time. Other duties may also apply. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between the Company and its employees.Working at GIA Services means you can express your passion for education, gemstones, business, and make a difference. GIA Services seeks skilled professionals that will work as a team to fulfill its mission of building new capabilities, modernizing processes, and enabling future scalability. We welcome you to explore your career path in GIA Services! **Pre-Employment Requirements:** • Applicants and new hires are subject to background checks as per the company policy, this will include reference checks, address, education verification, police verification and work history verification. **Equal Opportunity** • GIA Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, age, disability, or veteran’s status. • Please review our current available positions. Due to the high volume of resumes we receive daily, we regret that we cannot personally contact every applicant. Candidates whose experience closely matches our qualification requirements will be contacted by GIA Services Human Resources department and invited for an interview. Thank you for your interest.