Lead Software Engineer - Pune

Photon; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon in Pune, India seeks a Lead Software Engineer to design and develop high-quality, scalable applications using Vue.js, Java, and Node.js. You will architect solutions, lead a development team, and ensure code quality and performance across global projects.

Responsibilities include delivering on time, writing technical docs, mentoring engineers, and implementing test automation with Jest and Playwright. Strong collaboration across onshore teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• 2+ years of experience with global teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design scalable solutions and deliver technical docs.
• Provide accurate project estimations and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain high coding standards with performance optimizations.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and promote knowledge sharing.
• Oversee feature development and bug fixes to avoid regressions.
• Drive development lifecycle from environments to production.
• Collaborate with onshore teams during PST hours.
• Implement test automation with Jest and Playwright.
• Conduct performance analysis during development and delivery.

Skills

Vue.js

Node.js

Java

RESTful APIs

MFE/BFF

Agile/Scrum

Test automation

Jest

Playwright

Performance optimization

Tools

Jest

Playwright

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Vue.js, Java, and Node.js to design and develop high-quality, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting solutions, leading a development team, and ensuring code quality and performance. This role requires hands-on technical leadership and collaboration with global teams to drive projects from development to production.

Location:

Pune, India

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Vue.js, Java, and Node.js to design and develop high-quality, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting solutions, leading a development team, and ensuring code quality and performance. This role requires hands-on technical leadership and collaboration with global teams to drive projects from development to production.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and design scalable solutions, creating Delivery Playbooks and technical documentation.
• Provide accurate project estimations and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Maintain high coding standards, enforcing best practices and performance optimizations.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
• Oversee feature development and bug fixes, ensuring no regressions are introduced.
• Drive projects through the development lifecycle, from environments to production deployment.
• Collaborate with onshore teams during PST office hours, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
• Implement test automation using Jest (Unit Tests) and Playwright (Component Tests).
• Conduct performance analysis and optimizations during feature development and delivery.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Expertise in Vue.js (2.x), including best practices, design patterns, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience in Node.js (14/16) and Java.
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of Micro Frontend (MFE) and Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectures.
• Hands-on experience in test automation (Jest, Playwright).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Desirable Competencies:

• 6+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
• 2+ years of experience working with global teams.
• Strong understanding of accessibility best practices.