Java Full Stack Lead Developer/Engineering Team Lead, Implementation

Position Engineering Team Lead, Implementation

Location: Perungudi, Chennai

Shift Timings: 4pm-1am

Position Overview

Summary

The Technology Lead is responsible for guiding the technical direction and development standards within our engineering teams. This role involves both strategic and hands-on technical leadership to deliver high-quality coding and delivery, while also fostering a culture of growth and innovation within the team. This role is a people manager role with a focus on development and coaching of engineers. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java and SQL, with a proven track record in software architecture, problem-solving, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Technical Leadership and Strategy

• Define and enforce coding standards, technical best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Lead design sessions and code reviews to ensure consistent, scalable, and maintainable code quality.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business goals and requirements.

• Hands-On Development and Oversight

• Participate in the coding process where necessary, assisting with complex tasks and demonstrating best practices.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Manage and mitigate technical challenges, ensuring the team meets quality standards and project timelines.

• Team Development and Mentorship

• Mentor development engineers, supporting their technical and career growth through coaching and skill-building.
• Facilitate technical workshops, training, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team.
• Encourage a collaborative, open communication environment to drive innovation and problem-solving.

• Process and Performance Optimization

• Implement and maintain efficient development workflows, CI pipelines, and deployment processes.
• Continuously monitor performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization in the development process.
• Promote agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and ensure alignment with the team’s goals and deliverables.

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Keep abreast of emerging technologies, tools, and trends to enhance the team’s technical capabilities.
• Identify and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency, scalability, and quality of the software architecture and codebase.
• Drive the team’s technical roadmap, ensuring it aligns with the company’s vision and long-term objectives.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with other teams (e.g., QA, Project Managers, Client Success) to ensure alignment on project requirements and priorities.
• Provide clear and concise updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and building trust across departments.
• Communicate with internal and external customers using strong English skills and audience-appropriate discussions.

Requirements

Qualifications:

4-year degree in Computer Science or equivalent, with 5 to 7 years of experience in leading multi-disciplinary technical team

• Highly organized and disciplined.
• Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in Java and full stack development.
• Strong writing skills, particularly for process documentation and communication
• Action orientation and ability to consistently complete assigned tasks on time
• Proven ability to mentor and develop engineers, providing technical guidance and feedback.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and tools.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools.