Lead Software Engineer – Java with AWS

Office in Hyderabad

Java

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer specializing in Java and AWS Cloud solutions to join our dynamic team.

This role demands someone with a blend of hands-on expertise, technical leadership, and business acumen to drive impactful software deliveries for our front-end applications, microservices, and cloud ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Take ownership and accountability for the technology solutions and deliverables of the team
Provide technology thought leadership and guide the team in making informed decisions
Remove obstacles related to technology throughout the project lifecycle
Collaborate with architects and the CTO organization on governance and best practices
Address functional and non-functional requirements while building high-quality solutions
Contribute to and enhance designs, architectures, and frameworks
Oversee and ensure the quality of data models, API contracts, architecture, frameworks, and code
Assist with effort estimation, planning, priority setting, and identifying dependencies
Provide leadership and foster collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders
Serve as a strong technologist with hands-on knowledge of AWS Cloud Native microservices architecture

Requirements

8+ years of experience designing and developing front-end applications, microservices, and REST APIs
Background in Java, Node.js, and SpringBoot technologies, including APIs and microservices
Expertise in AWS Cloud services such as ECS, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and Cloudwatch
Knowledge of databases like DynamoDB and Aurora
Skills in agile methodology and API testing tools
Understanding of monitoring tools like Splunk
Client-facing and strong communicative abilities with presentation skills
Attention to detail and capacity to work in ambiguity while maintaining structure
Team leadership with experience collaborating across teams like Vanguard Database, CTO organization, and API Economy initiatives
Competency in removing technical fuzziness and delivering clear solutions

Nice to have

Familiarity with Python programming
Capability to work with data pipelines in a cloud-native environment
Showcase of building solutions aligning business acumen with API economy

Technologies

Backend – Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Microservices, APIs
Cloud – AWS (ECS, Lambda, SQS, Cloudwatch and other frequently used AWS services)
Database – DynamoDB, Aurora
Other language – Python (Optional)
Monitoring – Splunk
Testing – API Testing Tools