Lead Full Stack Engineer

Freecharge is a well-known name in the world of payment apps, serving over 100 million users across the country. A 100% subsidiary of Axis Bank, Freecharge has always been known for offering safe and seamless UPI payments, utility bill payments, mobile/DTH recharges, and much more. Moreover, users can easily make payments at offline or online merchants via a robust infrastructure that supports UPI, Debit/ Credit Cards, Wallet, and other options. Freecharge even offers multiple Axis Bank Credit Cards and is constantly building new products to support small and midsize retailers across payments and lending. For more details, please visit https://www.freecharge.in or download the Freecharge app.

Title: Lead Software Development Engineer - Fullstack

Location: Gurugram

Experience: 5-8Yrs.

Education: Bachelor’s / Master’s in Software Engineering

• Design and develop scalable, efficient, and secure full-stack applications using Next.js, React.js, Java (Spring Boot), MongoDB, and AWS.
• Build and maintain database architectures, ensuring efficient schema design, query optimization, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define application requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and other backend services.
• Ensure cross-functional collaboration to integrate various systems and technologies. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Develop, test, and deploy high-performance and reusable code.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to ensure continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Enforce best practices for coding standards, version control, deployment processes, and test-driven development.
• Ensure proper documentation of the codebase and architecture.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4–7 years of hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer with expertise in Next.js, React.js, Java (Spring Boot), MongoDB, Kafka, and AWS.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies, including JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React.js, and Next.js.
• Solid back-end development experience using Java, Spring Boot, and building scalable microservices.
• Strong experience in database design and architecture, specifically with MySQL and relational databases.
• Experience with Reactive Programming is a plus.
• Strong experience in database design and architecture, specifically with MongoDB and document-based databases.
• In-depth knowledge of system design, including scalability, performance optimization, and fault tolerance.
• Proficiency in version control using Git and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a diverse development team. Familiarity with queuing systems, caching mechanisms, and microservices architecture.