Lead Engineer - IT

Job Description:

Job Description: Java Full Stack Developer (5–8 Years Experience) 

We are seeking a highly skilled Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Spring Boot, Microservices, and solid Core Java fundamentals. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in developing scalable, high‑performance applications, along with proficiency in relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks. Familiarity with AWS and modern DevOps practices will be an added advantage. Experience with event-driven architecture while working with platforms such as Kafka, SNS/SQS is also valuable. In addition, front-end development experience is required, with a preference for ReactJS or AngularJS. The candidate will be expected to contribute to front-end development as a core part of their role. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture. 

• Build and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring efficient communication and integration across services. 

• Develop, optimize, and maintain database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL. 

• Apply object-oriented principles and design patterns to deliver clean, modular, and maintainable code. 
• Develop and maintain front-end applications using ReactJS or AngularJS, working closely with UI/UX designers to deliver seamless user experiences. 

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle. 

• Write, execute, and maintain unit and integration tests using frameworks such as JUnit and Mockito. 

• Collaborate with QA, DevOps, Product Management, and other cross-functional teams. 

• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting issues, and perform application performance tuning. 

• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

• Ability to debug, analytical skills, prod support. 

Required Skills & Qualifications 

• 5–8 years of professional development experience in Java & front-end technologies. 

• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.). 

• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices architecture. 

• Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design principles. 

• Experience working with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. 
• Experience with front-end development using ReactJS or AngularJS. The candidate must be able to contribute to front-end coding, troubleshooting, and collaboration with UI/UX teams.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle). 

• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito). 

• Good understanding of software design principles and common design patterns. 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. 

• Familiarity with AWS services (ECS, EKS, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus. 

• Leveraging AI productivity tools such as Github Co-pilot. 

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.  

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Chennai

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