Lead Software Engineer
Department: PL-Engg
Experience: 6 - 10
- Lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable web services, APIs, and backend data modules.
- Define and drive adoption of best practices in system architecture, component reusability, and software design patterns across teams.
- Provide technical leadership in product, architectural, and strategic engineering discussions.
- Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, data science, and UX) to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
- Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives for code quality, performance, security, and reliability.
- Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to ensure competitive advantage.
- Present technical concepts and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence organizational direction and recommend key technical investments.
- 6+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable backend and middle tier systems.
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field from a leading institution.
- Demonstrated mastery of data structures, algorithms, and system design; experience architecting large-scale distributed systems and leading significant engineering projects.
- Deep fluency in Java, Spring, Hibernate, J2EE, RESTful services; expertise in at least one additional backend language/framework.
- Strong hands-on experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) databases, including schema design, optimization, and performance tuning for large data sets.
- Experience with Distributed Systems, Cloud Architectures, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; proven ability to drive technical vision and alignment across teams.
- Track record of delivering solutions in fast-paced and dynamic start-up environments.
- Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a passion for coaching others.
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