Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead - Java

Team Geek Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Geek Solutions in Bengaluru, India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead (Java) to own the roadmap and architecture for distributed platforms across multiple applications.

You will build robust, scalable backends, mentor engineering teams, and collaborate with product and design to balance short-term needs with long-term governance, delivering high-quality experiences. You will drive technical decisions and foster a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• 5 years of software product development experience.
• Strong Java/C/Rust server-side expertise.
• Experience with high-performance distributed systems.
• Solid knowledge of design patterns.
• Mentorship and team-building mindset.
• Able to execute in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own roadmap and tech architecture for multiple applications.
• Choose robust tech stacks aligned with business goals.
• Improve code quality via CI/CD automation and code reviews.
• Enable end-to-end app lifecycle from concept to release.
• Collaborate with product, design and engineering teams.
• Lead, mentor, and grow engineering teams.
• Assess new technologies and future-proof the vision.
• Foster open, bold problem-solving and best solutions.

Skills

Java

C

Rust

Distributed systems

Design patterns

Mentorship

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Education

CS/CE degree

Job description

About the Opportunity

This role is for a Senior Software Engineer / Tech Lead - Java, focused on owning the roadmap and tech architecture to deliver innovative experiences across multiple applications. The position requires building robust, scalable, and high-performance distributed platforms while collaborating with product, design, and engineering teams to balance short-term business needs with long-term governance.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own roadmap and tech architecture to build the best experiences and innovative use cases across multiple applications.
• Make robust technology stack choices based on careful analysis of business objectives.
• Help improve code quality through CI-CD automation and code reviews.
• Enable entire app life cycle - concept, prototype, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support.
• Collaborate with product, design and other engineering teams to drive execution across all platforms while balancing short-term business requirements with long term governance objectives.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to our technology, algorithms, and products.
• Collaborate well with several product engineering teams to articulate requirements and system design.
• Demonstrate great interpersonal skills, deep technical ability, and a portfolio of successful execution.
• Lead, inspire, and grow excellent engineering teams.
• Assess new technologies and make pragmatic choices that help guide us towards a long-term vision.
• Maintain an open, curious, and bold approach to problem-solving and striving for the best solution.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 5 years in Software Product Development.
• Solid Expertise in any server side language - Java, C or Rust.
• Understanding of high performance, high available and scalable distributed platforms.
• Experience in designing and building cross-platform technical solutions.
• Good understanding of design patterns.
• Natural ability and inclination towards mentorship & building a strong team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to own the problem and build best in class solutions.
• Ability to execute and thrive in a fast pace environment.
• Exceptional analytical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in Payments Domain is a plus but not mandatory.