Lead Engineer - Java

Hello there! Infrrd here.

Haven’t heard of us before? No problem. First off, it’s pronounced In-fur-d.

The Enterprise AI company that uses AI and Machine Learning technologies to help our customers automate
human tasks. And Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) company helping enterprises extract, understand, and act on data locked in complex documents. Our solutions empower some of the world’s leading organizations in mortgage, insurance, construction, and manufacturing to automate what once seemed impossible.

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer – Java to drive the engineering efforts behind Infrrd’s IDP
platform, building scalable, high-performance solutions for mortgage document processing and automation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with deep Java expertise, a strong foundation in scalable systems design, and a passion for solving real-world automation challenges in fast-paced environments. If you thrive in high-impact roles, enjoy mentoring engineers, and want to make a difference in the mortgage space — let’s talk.

Someone who has:

• 8-12 years of professional experience in Java software development.
• Experience leading engineering teams of 3–5 developers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in software design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
  
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
  
Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Must Have skills:

• Java and Spring Framework (deep expertise)
  
• RESTful API design and development
  
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, or similar)
  
• DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes
  
• Solid expertise in designing scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performance systems. Ability to translate
  business requirements into HLD and LLD
• Experience with team leadership and technical mentorship
  
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Good to have skills:

• Familiarity with LLMs and AI-driven automation
  
• Experience in the mortgage or financial domain
  
• Front-end exposure (React, Angular, or similar)
Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

What you will do:

• Lead a team of 3–5 engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality, production-ready features.
  
• Architect and develop backend systems using Java, Spring Framework, and NoSQL databases.
  
• Implement scalable DevOps practices to improve deployments and platform reliability.
  
• Collaborate with Product, CSM, and Models teams to align engineering work with business priorities.
  
• Drive accuracy, performance, and scalability improvements across the platform.
  
• Mentor and motivate team members; provide technical guidance and career development.
  
• Ensure timely delivery of initiatives, manage multiple work streams, and balance priorities.
  
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
  
• Stay up to date with LLM advancements and emerging technologies relevant to mortgage
  automation.

And along with that, someone who is curious to learn, drives the whole team to perform better and is a cool
person to work with.

Looking forward to speaking with you!