Lead Engineer – Full Stack Java

OPT IT; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,800,000 - 4,600,000; Full time

Job summary

OPT IT is seeking a Lead Engineer - Full Stack Java to design, develop, and lead scalable web applications using Java-based backend technologies and modern frontend frameworks. The role requires leadership, strong technical skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in Bengaluru.

You will guide developers, oversee architectural decisions, and ensure best practices across microservices, REST APIs, and cloud deployments. Experience in Agile environments is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with React, Angular, or equivalent frontend technologies.
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Develop responsive user interfaces using React, Angular, or similar frameworks.
• Guide developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure coding best practices.
• Design microservices, database solutions, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and business teams.
• Troubleshoot performance, security, and production issues.
• Support CI/CD, cloud deployment, and Agile development processes.
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to architecture decisions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

React

Angular

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Full Stack Java to design, develop, and lead scalable web applications using Java-based backend technologies and modern frontend frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs
• Develop responsive user interfaces using React, Angular, or similar frameworks
• Guide developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure coding best practices
• Design microservices, database solutions, and system integrations
• Collaborate with product, QA, DevOps, and business teams
• Troubleshoot performance, security, and production issues
• Support CI/CD, cloud deployment, and Agile development processes
• Prepare technical documentation and contribute to architecture decisions

Required Skills

• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and SQL/NoSQL databases
• Hands-on experience with React, Angular, or equivalent frontend technologies
• Knowledge of Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and mentoring skills
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Preferred

• Experience with cloud-native architectures and microservices at scale.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and CI/CD pipeline ownership.