Consultant

Overview

Transition Lead

delivery prime and technical single point of contact (SPOC)

hands-on full stack expertise (Java/Spring Boot, React/Redux, AWS)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary delivery owner and technical SPOC for the client during the transition program.
• Lead and oversee the delivery of full stack development and quality engineering activities across multiple squads.
• Provide technical guidance in backend (Java, Spring Boot, microservices, APIs) and frontend (React/Redux) development.
• Drive knowledge transfer, onboarding, and ramp-up of the new team replacing contractors.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices, DevOps principles, and Agile delivery frameworks.
• Partner with the Project Manager/Scrum Master to align delivery execution with program governance.
• Contribute to architectural discussions, performance optimization, and enterprise integration.
• Champion CI/CD practices, automation, and modern deployment strategies (containerization, IaC).
• Track delivery risks/issues and ensure timely escalation and resolution.
• Mentor engineers, foster collaboration, and introduce new best practices as required.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 8-10+ years of professional experience in software development and delivery, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/technical lead role.
• Strong full stack expertise including:
• Backend: Java, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs, microservices.
• Frontend: React/Redux, modern JavaScript/TypeScript, UI best practices.
• Database: MySQL/Postgres (schema design, SQL optimization), exposure to NoSQL is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, ECS, Lambda, Fargate, Step Functions, CloudWatch, IaC).
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of data streaming technologies (Kafka) is an added advantage.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience in mentoring, technical leadership, and client engagement.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and groom junior engineers.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage risks and issues proactively.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, Agile delivery environment.