Manager – IT Applications Development | Noida , Gurugram

DigitalXNode; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

DigitalXNode seeks an experienced Manager - IT Applications Development to lead design, development, modernization, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications built on Java, React, and AWS cloud technologies.

You will mentor high-performing teams, collaborate with architects and product owners, drive cloud-native architecture, DevOps practices, and secure, scalable services across backend, frontend, and integrations.

Qualifications

• Strong backend experience with enterprise-grade applications
• Extensive full-stack development and cloud-native architecture
• Experience leading microservices and secure API design
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and drive DevOps practices
• Experience with Agile methodologies and cross-functional leadership
• Ability to design scalable, reliable enterprise platforms

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and modernization of enterprise-scale applications
• Modernize legacy apps into cloud-native architectures
• Develop secure, reliable backend services and REST APIs
• Design and implement distributed microservices-based solutions
• Guide frontend development with React.js and modern UI frameworks
• Oversee DevOps practices, CI/CD, and production deployments
• Mentor engineers and drive technical governance
• Support AI-assisted tooling and cloud modernization initiatives

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Spring Framework

Spring MVC

Spring Data JPA

Spring Security

Hibernate

React.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

REST APIs

Microservices

DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics, or related field

MCA / M.Tech / M.Sc. (CS/IT) or MBA (Technology Management) preferred

Tools

AWS ECS

AWS EKS

AWS Lambda

AWS S3

DynamoDB

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS CloudFormation

AWS CDK

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager - IT Applications Development to lead the design, development, modernization, and delivery of enterprise-grade applications built on Java, React, and AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in full-stack application development, cloud-native architecture, microservices, and technical leadership while managing high-performing engineering teams.

In this role, you will collaborate with architects, business stakeholders, product owners, and engineering teams to modernize legacy applications, develop cloud-native solutions, and deliver scalable digital platforms. You will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring developers, implementing DevOps best practices, and ensuring secure, reliable, and high-performance enterprise applications.

This position provides an opportunity to lead large-scale digital transformation initiatives while working with modern cloud technologies, AI-assisted development tools, and enterprise software engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Application Development

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of enterprise-scale applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern software engineering practices.
• Modernize legacy applications into scalable cloud-native architectures.
• Develop secure, reliable, and high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Design and implement distributed microservices-based solutions.
• Ensure software quality through coding standards, architecture reviews, and technical governance.

Full Stack Development

• Lead frontend development using React.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI frameworks.
• Develop reusable UI components that enhance user experience and application performance.
• Collaborate with UI/UX teams to implement responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Optimize frontend applications for speed, scalability, and maintainability.
• Ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend services.

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Design and deploy cloud-native applications on AWS.
• Utilize AWS services including:
  • ECS
  • EKS
  • Lambda
  • S3
  • DynamoDB
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Drive cloud modernization initiatives and migration strategies.
• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and cloud automation practices.

API & Integration

• Design and develop RESTful APIs and enterprise integration services.
• Build event-driven architectures using messaging platforms.
• Integrate enterprise systems using asynchronous communication patterns.
• Implement secure API authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• Support enterprise integration and API gateway strategies.

DevOps & Software Delivery

• Lead CI/CD implementation and deployment automation.
• Establish DevOps best practices across development teams.
• Improve software delivery through automation, testing, and monitoring.
• Participate in release planning and production deployments.
• Ensure high application availability and operational excellence.

Technical Leadership

• Mentor, coach, and guide software engineers and technical teams.
• Conduct architecture reviews and technical design discussions.
• Define engineering standards and development best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering teams.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and technical capability development.

AI & Innovation

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity.
• Evaluate emerging AI technologies and automation frameworks.
• Support intelligent automation initiatives using modern AI capabilities.
• Explore Generative AI, LangChain, LangGraph, and AI-enabled developer tools.
• Promote innovation through adoption of emerging technologies.

Required Skills

Backend Development

• Strong expertise in:
• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• Spring MVC
• Spring Data JPA
• Spring Security
• Hibernate
• Experience developing enterprise-grade backend applications.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Expertise in microservices architecture.

Frontend Development

• React.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Responsive Web Design
• Modern UI Frameworks

Cloud Technologies

• AWS Cloud Services
• Amazon ECS
• Amazon EKS
• AWS Lambda
• Amazon S3
• DynamoDB
• Cloud-Native Architecture

DevOps & Containerization

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• GitHub
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code
• Terraform (Preferred)
• AWS CloudFormation
• AWS CDK

Messaging & Integration

• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• Solace
• IBM MQ
• REST APIs
• Event-Driven Architecture
• API Gateway

Databases

• Oracle
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• DynamoDB

Security

• OAuth 2.0
• OpenID Connect (OIDC)
• SAML
• Authentication & Authorization
• Secure API Development

Monitoring & Observability

• CloudWatch
• Splunk
• Datadog
• ELK Stack
• OpenTelemetry

AI & Emerging Technologies

• AI-Assisted Development
• Generative AI
• LangChain
• LangGraph
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Vector Databases
• Python (Preferred)

Professional Skills

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to drive digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies.
• Commitment to engineering excellence and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Java 17 or Java 21.
• Large-scale cloud migration and modernization experience.
• Airline, transportation, or enterprise technology experience.
• Knowledge of service mesh and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience with semantic search and AI-powered enterprise applications.
• Exposure to machine learning or intelligent automation platforms.

Technologies & Tools

Backend

• Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring Framework
• Hibernate
• REST APIs

Frontend

• React.js
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3

Cloud

• AWS
• ECS
• EKS
• Lambda
• S3
• DynamoDB

DevOps

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• GitHub
• Terraform
• AWS CloudFormation
• AWS CDK

Messaging

• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• Solace
• IBM MQ

Databases

• Oracle
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• MongoDB
• DynamoDB

Monitoring

• CloudWatch
• Splunk
• Datadog
• ELK Stack
• OpenTelemetry

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• B.Tech / BE / BCA / B.Sc. (Computer Science or IT) preferred.
• MCA, M.Tech, M.Sc. (Computer Science/IT), MBA (Technology Management), or equivalent qualifications are preferred.