Lead Engineer - Java & React/Next.js

Staples India; Chennai; In loco; INR 1.800.000 - 3.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Staples India leads an engineering function to architect and deliver scalable customer account management systems. You will drive backend services, APIs, and front-end components with Java/Spring Boot, React/Next.js, and cloud-native patterns.

You will mentor distributed teams and shape architecture with Product, Business, and Cloud/DevOps partners to ensure reliability and performance. You will spearhead modernization, migrate legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures, and enforce CI/CD

Competenze

• Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with React.js is preferred.
• Experience with Azure app services.
• Experience with Cosmos DB (non-relational databases).
• Experience building micro-services and cloud architectures.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and fast-paced environments.
• Knowledge of secure application development practices.
• Familiarity with log analysis tools (Splunk) and dashboards.
• Experience with Azure services, Kubernetes/AKS, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Generative AI tools/APIs (OpenAI, Copilot).

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and enhance complex software components including backend services, APIs, and front-end applications.
• Contribute to SDLC from requirement analysis to deployment and code reviews.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs; develop responsive interfaces with React/Next.js.
• Analyze and optimize performance and data integrity across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives, migrating legacy systems to cloud-native architectures.
• Ensure high code quality through standards, testing, and CI/CD/DevOps practices.
• Mentor engineers across distributed teams and promote best practices.
• Diagnose production issues and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Stay current with new technologies and drive continuous improvement.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Mentoring

Architectural design

Communication

Agile methodologies

Formazione

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Strumenti

React.js

Azure app services

Cosmos DB

Kubernetes/AKS

CI/CD pipelines

Splunk

OpenAI / Copilot APIs

Descrizione del lavoro

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited | Permanent

As a Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in driving the technical strategy, design, and delivery of core Customer Account Management applications that support enterprise customer lifecycle and data management capabilities. You will be responsible for building and modernizing scalable software solutions — including backend services, APIs, and customer-facing front-end components — designed for performance, reliability, and cloud-native scalability. This role requires strong expertise in system design, integration, and full-stack development, with a focus on developing intuitive, responsive applications across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). You will write clean, efficient code using Java, Spring Boot, React/Next.js, and modern web technologies, while ensuring adherence to engineering best practices, testing standards, and operational excellence. You will maintain a deep understanding of enterprise systems and data flows, working closely with cross-functional teams — including Product Owners, Business stakeholders, and Cloud/DevOps teams — to design and implement complex business rules, validation logic, and data integrations. The role also involves leading modernization initiatives, migrating legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures, and driving improvements in CI/CD and DevOps practices. Assignments often span multiple initiatives and require independent technical decision-making, with accountability for delivery quality and timelines. You will mentor and guide engineers across distributed teams (onshore and offshore), contribute to architectural planning, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards. Success in this role requires strong leadership skills, hands‑on technical depth, and experience building scalable systems on cloud platforms such as GCP/Azure, along with a focus on reliability, performance, and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance complex software components, including backend services, APIs, and front‑end applications, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability across enterprise systems.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirement analysis, technical design, development, testing, deployment, and code reviews.
• Build and maintain scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java (Spring Boot) and develop responsive, user‑friendly interfaces using React/Next.js and modern web technologies.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, ensuring system efficiency, data integrity, and seamless integration across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and cross‑functional teams to translate complex business requirements into robust technical solutions and validation logic.
• Lead and participate in architecture discussions, system design reviews, and modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy systems to cloud‑native architectures.
• Ensure high code quality through design standards, peer reviews, testing strategies, and adherence to CI/CD and DevOps best practices.
• Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering best practices in coding, design, and problem‑solving while supporting a collaborative, high‑performing team environment.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve production issues with urgency, implementing proactive measures to prevent recurrence and improve system stability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance engineering productivity, system performance, and development standards across the team.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Familiarity and experience in React.js
• Familiarity with Azure app services
• Experience developing applications with non‑relational database technologies - Cosmos DB
• Experience working in retail domains and developing e‑commerce solutions.
• Experience building micro‑services and working with event‑driven and cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and ability to thrive in fast‑paced, collaborative environments.
• Familiarity with secure application development practices.
• Understanding log analysis tools such as Splunk with the ability to query the logs and build dashboards when needed.
• Experience with Azure services, Kubernetes/AKS, and CI/CD pipelines
• Hands‑on experience with Generative AI tools/APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Copilot)