Lead Engineer - Java Full-Stack

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced and tech-driven candidate to join our core engineering team. This role involves building quick POCs, solving complex challenges and driving innovation across full-stack applications. The ideal candidate thrives in hands-on development, fast-paced delivery and constant tech exploration.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure, high performance applications using Java, Spring and related technology.
• Develop quick POCs to validate ideas and guide technical direction.
• Own full stack features using Angular, HTML, CSS, Spring Boot and AWS.
• Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Leverage AWS for integration, deployment, scalability and DevOps.
• Use Kafka or RabbitMQ for event driven and async communication.
• Integrate Retool and AWS Amplify for rapid UI or internal tool development.
• Containerize apps using Docker and manage via Kubernetes.
• Set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools.
• Apply Agile practices; actively contribute to sprints, reviews and stand ups.
• Ensure quality with unit/integration tests using JUnit, Jasmine and Karma.
• Document tech decisions and contribute reusable components.

Required Skills

• Strong in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Data/JPA, Spring Cloud.
• Proficient in Angular, HTML and CSS.
• Experience with Python and Node.js for backend tasks or microservices.
• Solid understanding of SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Hands-on with AWS (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, IAM, etc.).
• Familiar with Kafka or RabbitMQ for messaging.
• Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins (or equivalent).
• Exposure to Retool and AWS Amplify.
• Testing experience with JUnit, Jasmine and Karma.
• Agile mindset with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in full-stack development with proven project delivery.
• Strong problem-solving attitude and a passion for learning new tech.