Lead Software Engineer - Java

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to drive the Java/React based payments and treasury platform. You will guide architecture, lead technical delivery, and mentor the team to uphold quality and security standards.

You will collaborate across the stack and advocate for automation, best practices, and innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in programming/scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of front-, middle-, and back-end concepts.
• Experience with Java or Python is highly valued.
• Ability to use design and automation tools.
• Basic knowledge of CI practices and code quality.
• High learning agility and excellent teamwork.
• Strong communication and framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and technical implementation of the product.
• Be accountable for technical deliverables, quality, and security.
• Reduce code smells and vulnerabilities; manage technical debt.
• Mentor the team and define coding standards.
• Contribute to code reviews and architectural design.
• Ensure project execution matches client expectations.
• Foster a culture of innovation within the team.

Skills

Full stack development

Java

React

Python scripting

CI practices

Automation tools

Code quality

Communication skills

Team leadership

Architecture/design

Job description

# Lead Software Engineer - JavaIT (Information Technology)Apply---Permanent contractBangalore, India---Reference 260003JDStart date ImmediatelyPublication date 2026/09/15## ResponsibilitiesTechnical Lead required for a payments and treasury application development team. Applications are built with Java, React and python scripting in pockets. Require individuals who has strong communication and agile master skills along with core abilities built on Java and react who can design and lead projects technically as well.Lead the design and technical implementation of the product/project. Accountable for technical deliverables on its quity ans security aspects. Reduce Code smells, code debt and prevent and close existing technical vulnerabilities. Contribute to automation and innovation. Mentor and guide the team. Define coding standards for the entire technology stack. Contribute to code review and architectural design/review to improve the efficiency of the team. Ensure that the project is executed as per client's expectations. Develop a culture of innovation within the team.## Profile requiredProven experience in the programming/scripting languages. Complete understanding of front, middle and back-end programming concepts. Proficiency in one of the programming languages is added advantage. Ability to use designing and automation tools. Basic knowledge of CI practices. High learning agility. Excellent team player. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of any frameworks. Proven development experience on Python or Java. Demonstrated experience in designing, building and maintaining data processing systems.## Why join usWe are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.## Business insightAt Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious. Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating, and taking action are part of our DNA. If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!Still hesitating?You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.We are committed to support accelerating our Group’s ESG strategy by implementing ESG principles in all our activities and policies. They are translated in our business activity (ESG assessment, reporting, project management or IT activities), our work environment and in our responsible practices for environment protection.We are an **equal opportunities employer** and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and **promoting all talents**, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.