Lead FullStack Software Developer

Aquila Clouds; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquila Clouds in Pune, India seeks a seasoned Lead FullStack Software Developer to own end-to-end delivery of enterprise-grade cloud platform initiatives, mentoring engineers and aligning with product managers.

You will build containerized microservices with Java/Spring, React frontend, and manage cloud services across AWS/Azure/GCP/OCI, while driving performance, security, and observability at scale.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on experience building and delivering enterprise-grade software products.
• 5+ years developing and optimizing React.js frontends and UI components.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and Kubernetes for container orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives from requirements to production deployment.
• Architect scalable, high-performance solutions for enterprise cloud environments.
• Lead design reviews and set engineering best practices across teams.
• Mentor developers and drive technical excellence across the organization.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into robust solutions.

Skills

Java/J2EE

Spring Boot

Hibernate

RESTful APIs

PostgreSQL

React.js

Kubernetes

Docker

Helm

CI/CD

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

Job description

Location: Pune, India

About AquilaClouds

Are you a motivated innovator who turns ideas into reality? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and building technology that will shape the future? AquilaClouds is a Silicon Valley-based startup revolutionizing AI-powered cloud management. We're building the next generation of autonomous cloud platforms - driven by AI and intelligent automation that self-optimize, proactively protect, and seamlessly migrate workloads across on-premises, multi-cloud, and containerized environments. We foster a collaborative culture focused on collective growth, delivering exceptional value to our customers, and tackling ambitious challenges. We believe in asking tough questions, supporting each other with critical thinking and innovative solutions, and winning together.

If you're ready to join a team driving exponential innovation and growth, let's talk.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced Lead FullStack Software Developer to join our engineering team. As a technical leader, you'll own critical initiatives from conception to delivery, working closely with product managers, development teams, and quality engineers. You'll architect and build enterprise-grade solutions that power our next-generation Agentic AI Hybrid cloud and AI workload management platform, while mentoring developers and driving technical excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Own and drive end-to-end delivery of complex technical initiatives, from requirements to production deployment.
• Architect scalable, high-performance solutions for enterprises using large-scale AI and cloud environments.
• Lead technical design reviews and provide architectural guidance to development teams.
• Establish engineering best practices, design patterns, and coding standards across the organization.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Full Stack Development

• Design and develop containerized microservices-based backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Build responsive, high-performance frontend applications using React.js with custom component development.
• Implement RESTful APIs and integrate with cloud services across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Optimize database performance for large-scale datasets using PostgreSQL and other data stores.
• Deploy and manage cloud-native applications using Kubernetes with Helm charts for configuration management.

AI & Analytics Integration

• Design and implement agentic AI systems that autonomously make decisions and execute actions within the platform.
• Build analytics pipelines and integrate machine learning models for cost optimization, anomaly detection, and predictive insights.
• Develop AI-powered automation workflows for cloud resource management and optimization.
• Integrate with ML frameworks and services to deliver intelligent, data-driven features.

System Design & Architecture

• Design fault-tolerant, highly available systems that perform seamlessly at enterprise scale.
• Implement observability, monitoring, and optimization solutions for Kubernetes environments.
• Apply advanced design patterns and architectural principles to solve complex technical challenges.
• Ensure system resilience, security, and performance across distributed cloud infrastructures.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and adopting emerging technologies and frameworks.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering technical growth and collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Build a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Provide technical leadership during critical production issues and escalations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Expertise

Backend Development

• 10+ years of hands-on experience building and delivering enterprise-grade software products
• Expert-level proficiency in Java/J2EE, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and microservices architecture
• Strong experience with RESTful API design, JSON, and modern backend frameworks
• 5+ years developing and optimizing applications with PostgreSQL and relational databases
• Performance tuning expertise for large-scale datasets and high-throughput systems

Frontend Development

• 5+ years developing custom React.js components and building modern web applications
• Deep understanding of React ecosystem, state management, and component lifecycle
• Experience creating reusable, performant UI components from scratch

Cloud, Containers & Infrastructure

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI) and their core services
• Strong knowledge of Kubernetes for container orchestration, observability, and optimization
• Experience building and deploying containerized microservices in production environments
• Proficiency with Helm charts for Kubernetes application deployment and configuration management
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

AI, Analytics & Machine Learning

• Experience building agentic AI systems that autonomously reason, plan, and execute actions
• Hands-on experience with analytics platforms and data processing frameworks
• Familiarity with