Lead Software Development Engineer

Delta Technology Hub; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Transportation to and from DTH office

Cafeteria meals

Travel opportunities and travel perks

Car lease program

Paid time off

Parental benefits

National Pension Scheme

Job summary

Delta Technology Hub in Bengaluru seeks a forward-looking Lead Full Stack Developer to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and AWS technologies. The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, mentorship, and ownership across the stack.

You will lead by example, communicate across stakeholders, and contribute hands-on to design, development, and delivery of mission-critical applications in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern engineering practices.
• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and contemporary frontend development practices.
• Build responsive, performant experiences in partnership with product owners and stakeholders.
• Develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based architectures.
• Contribute across the full technology stack from UI to APIs and cloud infra.
• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, observability, performance, and resiliency.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.
• Utilize Delta-approved AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and quality.
• Evaluate and incorporate AI-powered capabilities when value is proven.
• Demonstrate end-to-end ownership from design to production support with minimal supervision.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities and communicate with stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

Microservices

Angular

TypeScript

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD

Python

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Info Systems

Tools

ROSA

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

We are seeking a forward-looking Lead Full Stack Developer to design, build, and scale cloud-native applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Angular, AWS technologies, and modern software engineering practices. The ideal candidate is a strong full-stack engineer with deep expertise across backend services, modern web application development, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures. The role also requires familiarity with AI-assisted development practices and an interest in incorporating AI-powered capabilities into business solutions where appropriate. The ideal candidate is a self-driven engineering professional who demonstrates strong ownership, sound technical judgment, and the ability to deliver results with minimal oversight. This individual will lead by example, proactively identify and address challenges, effectively communicate across stakeholders, and mentor team members while contributing hands‑on to the design, development, and delivery of mission‑critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications using AWS services and modern engineering practices.


• Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and contemporary frontend development practices.


• Build responsive, performant, and user‑friendly experiences in partnership with product owners and business stakeholders.


• Develop scalable backend services using Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices-based architectures.


• Contribute across the full technology stack, from user interfaces through APIs, business services, cloud infrastructure, and production support.


• Implement best practices for cloud architecture, security, observability, performance, and resiliency.


• Automate deployment, monitoring, and management of cloud applications.


• Utilize Delta‑approved AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Kiro) to improve engineering productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and troubleshooting.


• Evaluate and incorporate AI‑powered capabilities into applications when they provide measurable business value.


• Demonstrate end‑to‑end ownership of technical solutions from design through production support, driving delivery with minimal supervision.


• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and improvement opportunities, and communicate effectively with stakeholders.


• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and coaching to engineers across the team.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.


• 7+ years of software development experience with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and microservices.


• Strong hands‑on experience developing enterprise web applications using Angular, TypeScript, and modern frontend development patterns.


• Hands‑on experience with AWS cloud services and building distributed systems.


• Experience deploying and managing applications using ROSA, Kubernetes, and Docker.


• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.


• Strong programming skills in Java; working knowledge of Python is a plus.


• Demonstrated experience using Delta‑approved AI‑assisted development tools to support coding, testing, documentation, debugging, and troubleshooting, with the judgment to validate and own AI‑generated outputs.


• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs), prompt design, AI‑assisted development practices, and common AI application integration patterns.


• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex technical solutions with minimal direction.


• Proven experience mentoring engineers and driving engineering best practices.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Behavioral Competencies

• Demonstrates strong ownership and accountability while fostering a collaborative, solution‑oriented culture.


• Communicates clearly, transparently, and proactively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders.


• Leads by example through hands‑on technical contributions and sound engineering practices.


• Mentor and develop team members while fostering continuous learning and improvement.


• Demonstrates initiative, self‑direction, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with minimal oversight.


• Consistently prioritizes safety, security, and protection of personal and company data.


• Executes with a sense of urgency and a focus on business outcomes.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Developer certification.


• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.


• Understanding of networking and security principles in cloud environments.


• Exposure to modern AI technologies and frameworks, including Amazon Bedrock, Amazon SageMaker, AgentCore, agentic workflows, RAG, and MCP, is a plus.

About The Company

What started as a humble, little aerial crop‑dustingoperation called Huff DalandDusters in 1924 has now grown into the U.S. global airline leader in safety, innovation, reliability, and customer experience. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Delta Air Lines is known for its operational excellence and award‑winning customer service.

Powered by our employees worldwide, Delta has led the airline industry in operational excellence for a decade while maintaining our reputation for award‑winning customer service. With our mission of connecting the people and cultures of the globe, Delta strives to foster understanding across a diverse world and serve as a force for social good.

In 2026, Delta Air Lines continued to earn global recognition for its performance, culture and operational excellence. Delta was named to Glassdoor’s 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Work list for the ninth time, standing as the only airline recognized. Delta also secured the 11th spot on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list, marking its 13th consecutive year earning this distinction.

Delta was also recognized by Cirium as the top on‑time airline in North America for the fifth consecutive year, underscoring its unwavering commitment to reliability and customer experience.

About The Delta Technology Hub (DTH), Bangalore

The DTH is one of Delta Air Lines' investments in world‑class business capabilities and technology aimed at transforming how Delta Air Lines operates and provides world‑class travel experiences to its customers through innovation and cutting‑edge methodologies. By continuously reimagining processes and driving technology‑led transformation, the Delta Technology Hub plays a pivotal role in Scripting The Future of Aviation. The organization is certified by the Great Place to Work Institute (India). The Delta Technology Hub was a finalist for the iVolunteer Awards 2024/2025 in the "Leader in Employee Volunteering" category. This nomination highlights our remarkable volunteering initiatives and the outstanding practices we implement to encourage and support our employee volunteering program. For more information, please visit www.deltatechhub.com

Why join?

• Technology is a key enabler of the differentiated services that Delta provides. At the DTH, you get the opportunity to work on projects with a significant impact on business outcomes and customer experience.


• Deepen your knowledge by taking part in multifaceted learning and development programs –exposure to extensive internal and partner repositories, institutional affiliations, and industry SIG (Special Interest Groups) partnerships.


• Immerse yourself in an employee‑centric culture.


• Develop deep and broad business acumen on airline operations while retaining focus on cutting‑edge technology driven solutions.


• Avail a full range of benefits that support you and your family: Medical Insurance, Transportation to and from the DTH office, Complementary Cafeteria Meals, Special Travel opportunities and Travel Privileges, Car Lease Program, Paid time off, Parental Benefits and National Pension Scheme.