Lead Software Engineer

ASSA ABLOY Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ASSA ABLOY Group seeks a Lead Software Engineer in Chennai to design, develop, and maintain software solutions across applications and components. You will write extensive code, translate requirements into technical designs, and guide the full lifecycle from conception to deployment.

The role requires deep expertise in Java stacks (Spring, Hibernate/JPA), Web services, and UI frameworks like SmartGWT. You will mentor teammates and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering is required.
• 8+ years of related software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions per specifications while following IT priorities and standards.
• Participate in requirements gathering and feasibility analysis.
• Collaborate with business teams, project managers, and stakeholders to design solutions.
• Document, test, and maintain delivered solutions; provide end-user training as required.
• Improve existing systems by identifying areas for modification and performance improvements.
• Lead project development teams with onshore and offshore resources.
• Develop Java applications using Spring, Hibernate/JPA, and SmartGWT; leverage Docker and AWS.

Skills

Java

Spring

Hibernate/JPA

Tomcat/Jetty

Maven/Gradle

Git

Eclipse/IntelliJ

SQL/JDBC

GWT/SmartGWT

Docker

IPC/Web Services

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering

Tools

SmartGWT

AWS

Job description

Job Description:

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in access solutions, dedicated to shaping the future of security and convenience. With a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, ASSA ABLOY has built a reputation for delivering innovative and reliable locking and access control solutions. Their diverse portfolio includes well-known brands like Yale, HID Global, and Mul-T-Lock, offering a comprehensive range of products and services to meet the unique needs of customers worldwide. From residential and commercial buildings to critical infrastructure and healthcare facilities, ASSA ABLOY's cutting-edge technologies ensure safety, security, and seamless user experiences. With a commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction, ASSA ABLOY continues to drive advancements in access solutions for a safer and more connected world.

Summary

The Lead Software Engineer designs, develops, writes, modifies and implements software solutions consisting of applications and/or components. Write a large amount of code, design, communicate ideas to the team, implement and ultimately be able to step in and handle any component or the entire life cycle of the process.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Develop and/or provide software solutions to the business in accordance with established specifications, and considerate of IT priorities, follow a process like the following:
  • Participate in requirements gathering
  • Analyse technical requirements and help determine feasibility
  • Work with Business team, Project managers, Stakeholders, and other team members to design and recommend solutions
  • Follow work instructions, procedures and established standards in coding and delivering the identified solution on time and on budget
  • Document and test the delivered solution, and assist with end user training as required
  • Maintain the delivered solution per business requirements
• Enhance existing systems by analysing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
• Maintain existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects
• Be available outside of normal working hours when required to troubleshoot and update mission critical applications
• Create technical specifications and test plans
• Consult closely with team and business management related to projects, milestones & tasks
• Consult colleagues concerning maintenance and performance of software systems
• Developing software using JAVA, Spring framework, Hibernate, MySQL, SmartGWT framework
• Good hands-on experience in Git, AWS

RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS

• Reports directly to the Manager, Application Development.
• Works with employees at all levels of the organization.
• This position does not have any direct reports.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering.

EXPERIENCE

A Minimum of 8 years related experience developing software in a business production environment.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE And/or ABILITIES

• Desire for career growth to include software product and team management.
• Experience with object-oriented programming in Java.
• Experience with Java frameworks such as Spring framework and Hibernate/JPA, as well as Servlet containers like Tomcat, Jetty.
• Proficiency with Java builds tools such as Maven and Gradle.
• Proficiency with Git.
• Experience utilizing Eclipse, IntelliJ IDEs.
• Experience using a SQL database engine and accessing data via JDBC, as well as writing SQL.
• Solid understanding of object, component, and service-oriented design principles.
• Experience with GWT and specifically SmartGWT frameworks, SmartGWT with enterprise level features preferred. Both client and server-side development experience a plus.
• Experience with Docker containers
• Experience integrating multiple software applications using IPC methods and web services.

You also will need the following competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to act as a bridge between non-technical users and technical resources.
• The ability to:
  • Perform against tight deadlines and multi-task effectively.
  • Work effectively with groups of varying technical expertise.
  • Excel at both working independently and in a group setting.
• Strong self-motivation balanced with a desire to achieve team goals.
• Ability to lead a project development team that utilizes onshore and offshore resources.

Preferred but not required

• Experience contributing to software packages sold to external customers, including responding to input from customers.
• Understanding of formal software development methodologies, preferably agile.
• Experience with public cloud vendor (AWS)

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces - physical and virtual - safer, more secure, and easier to access.

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.