Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer Java

Reference Code: HR1175679937556594

Role: Lead Engineer Java

Location: Office (Bengaluru)

Experience Required: 7 to 13 years

Employment Type: Full-time

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers Clients)

About Our Client:

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer – Java to drive the engineering efforts behind our clients MortgageCheck platform, building scalable, high-performance solutions for mortgage document processing and automation. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone with deep Java expertise, a strong foundation in scalable systems design, and a passion for solving real-world automation challenges in fast-paced environments. If you thrive in high-impact roles, enjoy mentoring engineers, and want to make a difference in the mortgage space.

Ideal Match is Someone who has:

• 8-12 years of professional experience in Java software development.
• Experience leading engineering teams of 3–5 developers.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in software design, algorithms, and data structures.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to deliver in fast-paced environments with multiple priorities.

Must Have skills:

• Java and Spring Framework (deep expertise)
• RESTful API design and development
• NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, or similar)
• DevOps experience: CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes
• Solid understanding of scalable systems design
• Experience with team leadership and technical mentorship
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams

Good to have skills:

• Familiarity with LLMs and AI-driven automation
• Experience in the mortgage or financial domain
• Front-end exposure (React, Angular, or similar)
• Cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure)

What you will do:

• Lead a team of 3–5 engineers, ensuring delivery of high-quality, production-ready features.
• Architect and develop backend systems using Java, Spring Framework, and NoSQL databases.
• Implement scalable DevOps practices to improve deployments and platform reliability.
• Collaborate with Product, CSM, and Models teams to align engineering work with business priorities.
• Drive accuracy, performance, and scalability improvements across the platform.
• Mentor and motivate team members; provide technical guidance and career development.
• Ensure timely delivery of initiatives, manage multiple work streams, and balance priorities.
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the team.
• Stay up to date with LLM advancements and emerging technologies relevant to mortgage automation.
• And along with that, someone who is curious to learn, drives the whole team to perform better and is a cool person to work with.