Lead, Application Development - Swing Shift

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

Job summary

Gemological Institute of America is looking for a Lead in Application Development to oversee the design and delivery of crucial business applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the high quality and reliability of applications while guiding development teams and mentoring junior members.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of software development experience and strong skills in Java and Agile methodologies. This role is based in Mumbai and offers a full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in software development.
• 2–3 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Strong knowledge of relational or NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Application architecture

Java

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

AWS

Job description

## Lead, Application Development - Swing ShiftApplylocations: GIA Services Private Limited (Navi, Mumbai)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R0011418The 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.## Compentencies* Strong 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 CertificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.Previous Work Experience, including Leadership Experience5–8 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 KnowledgeFamiliarity 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.