Lead Java Full Stack Engineer

Ciklum

Chennai

Hybrid

INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical insurance

Tailored education path

Flexible work environment

Team-building events

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Lead Java Full Stack Engineer to join their team in Chennai. The role involves developing enterprise-grade applications and leading a team to meet high coding standards. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in software development using Java, Microservices, and Agile methodologies. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, flexible hybrid work arrangements, and involvement in cutting-edge projects.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in software development.
Proficient in Java 8 or higher.
Experience building enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

Write high-quality, testable code throughout the software development lifecycle.
Develop and deliver features according to the product roadmap.
Set engineering standards and mentor team members.

Skills

Java 8 or higher

Microservices (J2EE/JavaEE/Spring/Spring Boot)

Angular

React JS

PL/SQL

PostgreSQL

Agile methodologies

CI/CD pipelines

Git version control

Java Spring Security

Hibernate or JPA

Java Multithreading

SQL

Messaging frameworks like IBM MQ and Kafka

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

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Ciklum is looking for a Lead Java Full Stack Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role:

As a Lead Java Full Stack Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

Write highly testable, automatable and performant code over the whole SDLC using high coding standards and software best practices
Develop products and deliver features and updates according to the product roadmap
Develop and review feature design documents and provide inputs/updates to specifications for the solution
Drive activities – daily meetings, planning, retrospectives, etc
Set engineering standards in the team and help other team members adopt them
Line manager responsibilities – team's professional and career development
Be open to adopting new technologies and approaches on projects as they evolve, especially those relating to GenAI advancements
Stay at the forefront of the industry by staying abreast of the latest GenAI advancements and leveraging cutting-edge development
Assists the team in daily work

Requirements:

10+ years of experience in software development required – proficiency in Java 8 or higher
Experience building Enterprise-grade applications Java and Microservices (J2EE / JavaEE / Spring/ Spring boot)
Strong experience in Java Spring boot, Core Java, API, Microservices, Angular, and React JS
Strong database experience in PL/SQL, PostgreSQL
Experience of delivering high-cadence modern applications with applied Agile methodologies, test-first development approaches, adopting CI/CD pipelines and using Git version control
Strong experience building applications that interact with relational databases using SQL, PL/SQL
Experience in Java Spring security – JWT, CSRF, Method based security, RBAC
Experience and knowledge of ORMs like Hibernate or JPA
Experience and knowledge of Java Multithreading
Experience in implementing programming best practices, especially around scalability, automation, virtualization, optimization, availability, and performance
Experience and understanding of design patterns for microservices development
Experience working on high-throughput microservices by leveraging concurrency, supporting multithreading, event-based processing, or developing services to manage high data volumes
Strong SQL skills to work on Relational databases
Strong experience in SDLC, DevOps processes – CI/CD tools, Git, etc
Good Understanding of Messaging frameworks like IBM MQ and Kafka
Knowledge of Scrum and XP methodologies and ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Experience using GenAI technologies and approaches, such as using OpenAI API with GPT LLMs

Software Design:

Solid background in designing and developing solutions using best practices and patterns
Experience with monolithic, microservices, and event-driven architectural styles on commercial projects

Quality Assurance:

Proven experience in driving quality improvements for design and implementation decisions within a team

Software Deployment:

Hands-on experience with software deployment and configuration in the Cloud (pipelines, deployment patterns) and Container Orchestrators (k8s, Docker Swarm)

Leadership:

Lead and improve the decision-making process in design solution architecture, solution development, architecture and code review

Personal skills:

Communication is a key. You speak and write in English fluently or at least at an upper-intermediate level

Accountability:

Following the “said and done” principle
Accountability for the scope of the team's work

Drive:

Proactive in efforts to deliver results according to the expectations
Suggesting new ideas, looking for alternative solutions
Eager to learn and grow: curios, keen to constant self-development
Constantly improving own mastership

Effective communication:

Ability to express ideas, thoughts, and questions simply, concisely, and in a structured way
Creating an open feedback culture
Clear communication of risks and consequences

Team management:

Effective teamwork organization

Process improvement:

Skilled in technical risk mitigation
Orchestrating the delivery process improvements with the feedback-driven approach

People Development:

Taking active steps toward the team's professional skills improvement

What's in it for you?

Care: your mental and physical health is our priority. We ensure comprehensive company-paid medical insurance, as well as financial and legal consultation
Tailored education path: boost your skills and knowledge with our regular internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy licence, language courses and company-paid certifications
Growth environment: share your experience and level up your expertise with a community of skilled professionals, locally and globally
Flexibility: hybrid work mode at Chennai or Pune
Opportunities: we value our specialists and always find the best options for them. Our Resourcing Team helps change a project if needed to help you grow, excel professionally and fulfil your potential
Global impact: work on large-scale projects that redefine industries with international and fast-growing clients
Welcoming environment: feel empowered with a friendly team, open-door policy, informal atmosphere within the company and regular team-building events

About us:

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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