Lead Engineer - Bangalore India

Photon; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon in Bengaluru is seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead to design and build scalable enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies. You will actively code, review, and solve technical challenges while mentoring a team of developers to deliver high-quality solutions.

Required 12+ years in software development with at least 5 years in a lead role, strong knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, React/Vue.js, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in a Lead role.
• Deep expertise in Java-based technologies, and modern front-end frameworks.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures and enterprise-grade solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
• Hands-on development: coding, code reviews, and problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, REST APIs).
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables and best practices.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Hibernate/JPA

React

Vue.js

REST APIs

Microservices

API Gateway

AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Technical Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 12+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary tech lead will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, modern front-end frameworks, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
• Hands-on Development: Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, Angular/React, REST APIs, etc.).
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Performance & Security: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.
• Technical Roadmapping: Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years in an Lead role
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.
• Proficiency in front-end frameworks like React, or Vue.js.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in Java, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Architecture (TOGAF).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering is a plus.

Requirements: