Java/Node.js Lead

About The Company:

ARA's client is a design and development studio specializing in web and mobile solutions using technologies like React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Vue, NodeJS, and Python. With 500+ global clients across industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and real estate, they offer services including UI/UX design, product management, DevOps, QA, and API development. A registered service provider for Google since 2017, they are known for open-source projects like NativeBase, BuilderX, and Vue Native. They operate from offices in Bangalore, India, and London, UK.

The Role:

Seeking a seasoned Tech Owner (Java/ NodeJS) with a strong background in Core Java/ NodeJS, AWS, and Performance Engineering to work on critical banking modules. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and active ownership of APIs and solutioning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the Technical SME for the assigned EPIC and drive solution discussions
• Review and approve designs and user stories with a focus on performance, security, and NFRs
• Lead technical conversations with OBP, product processors, and interfacing platforms
• Drive service discovery, troubleshooting, and clarification of technical blockers
• Work alongside squads, Enterprise Architects, and Engineering Managers on overall solutioning
• Track and resolve technical impediments, and coordinate across pods and teams
• Ensure accurate API documentation and maintain knowledge repositories
• Escalate unresolved technical issues to program managers where required

Skills Required:

• Strong hands-on experience with Core Java (Java 17 preferred) or Node.js
• Expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Cloud experience: AWS (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch) or equivalent
• Sound understanding of REST APIs with focus on security, performance, and error handling
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API documentation
• Excellent communication and leadership skills this role is architecture-focused, not coding-intensive
• Proven experience in solutioning, code reviews, and system design

Qualifications & Experience:

• 7+ years of experience
• B.Tech/BE