Software Engineering

As a Lead Software Engineer at our Trivandrum location, you will be responsible for creatively developing scalable backend applications using optimal technical solutions, design patterns, and proven components. Your role will involve leading the team through application design, coding, testing, documentation, and deployment while ensuring adherence to engineering standards and project timelines. Additionally, you will mentor developers, manage the defect lifecycle, contribute to architecture and design, and act as a key interface with customers and stakeholders. Your key responsibilities will include interpreting and implementing application designs, coding, debugging, testing, and documenting development progress effectively. You will validate solutions with users, optimize development efficiency, and monitor FAST goals for yourself and the team. Furthermore, you will review code and documentation for compliance, enforce configuration management plans, guide unit testing efforts, advise on design and feature implementation, and manage module delivery and defect resolution. Your required skills and experience should include strong expertise in Java backend development, a minimum of 3+ years experience with Kotlin and frameworks like Ktor, Spring Boot, or Micronaut, proficiency in developing RESTful APIs and working with microservices in cloud environments (preferably AWS), experience with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, familiarity with GraphQL and WebSockets, and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes. Exposure to TypeScript, Node.js, Kafka, React for frontend development, Gradle, GitLab CI, and monitoring tools like OpenTelemetry will be advantageous. You must have hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, Java, microservices, AWS, and at least 3 years of experience with Kotlin. Backend experience with Kotlin frameworks (Ktor, Spring Boot, Micronaut), and exposure to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, GraphQL, and WebSockets are essential. Additional information includes immediate joiners or a notice period of up to 30 days only with no relocation benefits. The interview process will consist of 1 screening call and 2 technical rounds. Your ability to work effectively in Agile/Scrum environments, strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and a proactive approach to continuous process improvements and domain knowledge enhancement will be crucial for success in this role.,