Lead Software Engineer (Java, Python, and Angular)

Office in Chennai

Java

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Java, Python, and Angular to join our dynamic team.

As a key technical leader, you will be responsible for shaping innovative software solutions, driving best practices, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex, high-volume, and real-time systems.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership for the design, delivery, and maintenance of distributed software systems
Oversee project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery
Develop and maintain high-quality, reusable, and efficient code adhering to best practices and frameworks
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders and architecture teams, to deliver impactful solutions
Establish, implement, and enforce software engineering best practices and policies across the team
Conduct detailed code reviews, debugging, and testing to maintain system quality and reliability
Drive the creation and improvement of software development processes for scalability and robustness
Mentor and guide a team of developers, promoting professional growth and technical expertise
Facilitate agile methodologies and foster a collaborative environment to enable rapid delivery cycles
Build strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals
Act as the primary point of contact for technical challenges, providing innovative and practical solutions

Requirements

8-12 years of hands-on technology development experience with a strong background in designing and delivering complex, scalable systems
Expertise in Java (preferably Java 8), Python, and Angular 2+ with at least 3-4 years of hands-on experience in these technologies
Knowledge of microservices architecture, including development using Spring Boot
Proficiency in frameworks such as JavaScript, Angular.js, HTML5, TypeScript, and CSS3
Skills in working on real-time, low-latency, and high-volume systems
Familiarity with relational databases such as Postgres Aurora/RDS and SQL Server
Experience in CI/CD tools including Ansible, Jenkins, and Git along with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure
Strong expertise in creating reusable code, data assets, and implementing software engineering best practices
Background in software development methodologies, particularly Agile-based delivery
Competency in managing technical teams and mentoring junior engineers
Solid problem-solving skills, combined with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have

Background in financial services or familiarity with financial and market-related data
Understanding of Restful web services, OO Design, design patterns, and unit testing
Showcase of experience working on cloud-based solutions with advanced AWS services
Flexibility to adapt to tight deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Capability to introduce creative solutions in a fast-paced, results-driven environment