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Senior Lead Engineer - IT

Guardianlife

·

Mar 3, 2026

Location
Chennai, India
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Experience
8+ years
Closing date
Mar 13, 2026
Source
Workday

Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Java Team Lead with deep expertise in Spring Boot Microservices, strong Core Java fundamentals, and a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is essential. Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
  • Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
  • Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
  • Oversee unit testing and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and other frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
  • Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated with emerging technologies.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8–10 years of professional experience in Java development.
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
  • Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
  • Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.

Leadership Competencies

  • Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor developers to achieve project goals.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Strong skills in engaging with product owners, business analysts, and senior management.
  • Decision-Making: Capable of making informed technical and strategic decisions under pressure.
  • Conflict Resolution: Skilled at resolving team conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership of deliverables and timelines.
  • Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term goals.

Location:

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

Chennai

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday

Skills

JavaSpring BootAWSJenkinsCI/CDPostgreSQLMySQLGitWorkdayDevOpsMicroservices

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