Lead Software Engineer - Java/Spring Boot

Role Overview

The Lead Software Engineer will be responsible for driving the architecture, design, and development of high-performance applications. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, ensuring delivery of scalable, secure, and business-driven solutions. The candidate must bring strong Java development experience, hands-on exposure to modern frameworks, and proven leadership in product-based environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Take ownership of system architecture and design decisions, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Drive end-to-end software development: requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and support.
• Conduct thorough code reviews and enforce best practices in coding, testing, and deployment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams-QA, DevOps, Product, and Project Management.
• Troubleshoot and resolve development and production issues with minimal turnaround time.
• Manage project priorities, timelines, and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging tools, frameworks, and practices to improve efficiency and system quality.
  

Required Technical Skills

• Java (8+) - Strong proficiency with Core Java and advanced features.
• Spring Framework - Expertise in Spring Core, Spring MVC, Spring Boot.
• Microservices - Practical experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Hibernate / JPA - Strong ORM and database interaction skills.
• OOP & Design Patterns - Solid understanding and application in enterprise-grade projects.
• Build & Versioning Tools - Proficiency with Maven/Gradle, Git, JIRA.
• Testing Frameworks - Hands-on experience with JUnit, Mockito.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, or containerized environments is a plus.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of 1-2 years in a team lead or senior developer role.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage priorities independently with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in a product-based organization is mandatory; exposure to IoT or Telematics products will be an added advantage.
  

(ref:hirist.tech)