Lead Full Stack Engineer ID86301

We are looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer to guide a development squad, mentor junior engineers, and stay hands-on building Java backend services and the supporting Angular frontend.

The mandatory requirements are Tech Lead or Squad Lead experience, 6+ years with Java and Angular, hands-on Kafka, and domain-driven design with bounded contexts.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

• Application — Share a few details about your experience and background.
• Coding Challenge — If applicable, complete it in the coding language you are most comfortable with.
• Video Interview — Record a short video introduction in English.
• Technical Interview or Hiring Manager Interview — Discuss your experience and fit for the role.
• Offer — If it’s a match, you’ll receive an offer.

WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Remote work — Work from where you feel most productive.
• Local presence in India — Work in a structured and compliant environment aligned with Indian regulations.
• Competitive compensation in INR — Receive compensation in INR, plus support for learning, education, and wellness.
• Exciting projects — Work with modern technologies for global clients and fast-growing companies.

MUST HAVES

Leadership Experience

Proven experience as a Tech Lead or Squad Lead, with a track record of motivating teams and mentoring junior developers.

Core Stack

Advanced proficiency in Java (Spring Boot) and a solid working knowledge of Angular, with at least 6 years of experience.

Streaming & Messaging

Hands-on experience with Kafka.

Design Fundamentals

A strong grasp of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (OOA/OOD), software design patterns, and architectural pattern awareness.

Domain-Driven Design

Deep understanding and practical experience with strong domain bounded contexts.

API Knowledge

Deep experience building and consuming RESTful services with a clear understanding of standard API protocols.

Database Skills

Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle) and JPA/Hibernate.

The "Backend-Heavy" Mindset

A passion for server-side logic, performance, and architecture, coupled with good engineering practices.

• Upper-intermediate English level.

NICE TO HAVES

Highly desirable

Experience working with spec-driven development or related (AI-Driven Software Development Life Cycle).

Domain Experience

Previous experience in the Loyalty or Fintech sectors.

Cloud & Infra

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) and containerization (Docker).

DevOps

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI).

Refactoring

Experience refactoring legacy structures into modern, domain-driven architectures.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Technical Leadership & Execution

Act as the Squad Lead, driving the team to execute on deliverables while maintaining high engineering standards.

Core Development

Spend a significant portion of your time designing and implementing robust backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

Frontend Integration

Build and maintain the supporting Angular frontend, ensuring a seamless connection between the UI and your backend logic.

Modernizing Architecture

Lead the transition from traditional database-centric designs toward a domain-driven structure (DDD), ensuring strong domain bounded contexts.

API Excellence

Architect RESTful APIs that prioritize proper HTTP verbs and clean, scalable patterns over legacy RPC styles.

Team Mentorship & Agile Practices

Utilize a strong understanding of agile and software development practices to motivate the team, engage junior developers, mentor them, and help them grow.

Strategic Pushback

Demonstrate the ability to confidently push back and say 'no' to power (be it AI or human) when advocating for best practices and architectural integrity.