Lead Software Engineer

Uplers; Dehradun; Remote; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data services firm is looking for a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop cloud applications in the data integrity domain. This remote role requires technical leadership in product development and demands 10+ years of experience with a strong background in Java and cloud technologies. Candidates should have a proven ability to lead features through the full SDLC and collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in developing enterprise-grade software.
• Experience delivering multi-tenant SaaS solutions and working in Agile environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead product features through the full SDLC.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to product development.
• Take full ownership of features from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for quality deliverables.

Skills

Core Java

Spring Boot

Microservices

REST APIs

MongoDB

Kafka

Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD

Linux shell commands

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Experience: 8.00+ years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Expected Notice Period: 15 Days

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full Time Contract for 12 Months (40 hrs a week / 160 hrs a month)

Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers\' client - Global leader in data integrity

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer

Department: DIS - Foundation

Location: Remote

Our company is a global leader in data integrity, providing accuracy and consistency in data for 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 90 percent of the Fortune 100. Our data integration, data quality, location intelligence, and data enrichment products power better business decisions to create better outcomes. We seek talented individuals with the experience and motivation to join our innovative team.

Purpose of the Position

As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be part of the team that designs and develops cloud applications in the data Integrity domain. You will be deeply involved in designing, developing, and unit testing the applications in our next-generation Data Integrity Suite platform based on k8s. You will work closely with Software engineers, data scientists, and product managers to develop and deploy data-driven solutions that deliver business value. You will contribute to the best practices, standards, and technical roadmap.

What you will do

• Lead and contribute to end-to-end product development, with 8+ years of experience in designing and building scalable, modern cloud-based applications.
• Take full technical ownership of product features, from design to deployment, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Responsible for unit-level design, implementation, unit and integration testing, and overall adherence to SDLC best practices.
• Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Drive and participate in technical design discussions, architecture reviews, and ensure robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product managers, architects, DevOps, QA, and other engineering teams.
• Participate in and enforce peer code reviews, ensuring best practices and continuous improvement in code quality and maintainability.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging technologies and frameworks to enhance system architecture and team productivity.
• Embrace an Agile development environment, participate in sprints, and adapt to changes as needed.
• Hands-on experience with technologies such as MongoDB, Kafka, and other modern distributed system components.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a global team environment.
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability tools, or performance tuning.

Core competencies and skills include Core Java (OOP, functions, exception handling, differences across Java 7, 21, 22); Spring Boot & Microservices (architecture, concepts, design patterns, backend design best practices); API Development (REST APIs, Kafka integration); Data Structures & Algorithms; Database Knowledge (primary key vs. unique key, schema design); System Design & Scalability; Analytical & Critical Thinking; Hands-on Implementation; Professional Practices; and related areas.

What we are looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of experience in developing enterprise-grade software.
• Demonstrated ability to technically lead product features through the full SDLC — design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Experience delivering multi-tenant SaaS solutions and working in Agile development environments.
• Up to 3 years of hands-on experience with cloud stack solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Technical Skills: Strong OOP fundamentals with in-depth knowledge of Java and Spring Boot; solid understanding of Design Patterns and Architectural Patterns; experience with Kafka or any other messaging system; RESTful APIs; databases (SQL, MySQL, MongoDB); Redis is a plus; CI/CD tools and processes; Git, Linux shell commands.
• Cloud & DevOps: Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture; hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP is an added advantage.
• Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to collaborate with diverse, distributed, cross-functional teams.

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