Lead Engineer - Java & React/Next.js

Zoho; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Staples India Business Innovation Hub Private Limited is seeking a Lead Engineer to shape tech strategy and delivery for core Customer Account Management apps. You will build scalable backend services, APIs, and front-end components using Java, Spring Boot, React/Next.js, and drive modernization across cloud-native platforms.

You will mentor distributed teams, ensure reliability, performance, and adherence to SDLC best practices, while collaborating with product owners and DevOps teams on CI/CD

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience with React.js and Azure app services.
• Experience building microservices and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficient in Java, Spring Boot, and modern web technologies.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Ability to mentor engineers across distributed teams.
• Experience with data integrations and enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and enhance complex software components including backend services, APIs, and front-end applications.
• Lead architecture discussions and modernization initiatives, migrating legacy platforms to cloud-native architectures.
• Ensure high code quality through design standards, testing strategies, and CI/CD practices.
• Mentor software engineers and guide cross-functional teams to deliver on timelines.
• Monitor production issues and drive improvements for reliability and performance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

React/Next.js

Cloud-native

CI/CD

DevOps

Architectural design

Leadership

Kubernetes/AKS

GCP/Azure

Mentoring

Performance & scalability

Education

Master’s degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Cosmos DB

Azure services

Kubernetes/AKS

OpenAI/Copilot tools

Job description

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)