Software Engineering Lead - Java and Node.js

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Lead and mentor a team of

  engineers

  , ensuring best coding and architectural practices.
• Drive the

  technical vision, strategy, and roadmap

  for backend services.
• Conduct

  code reviews, pair programming, and performance optimizations

  .
• Collaborate with

  front-end, DevOps, and product teams

  to build scalable solutions

Back-End Development:

• Design, develop, and maintain back-end APIs

  and services using

  Java, Node.js

  ,

  Spring Boot

  and other related frameworks.
• Work with

  RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs

  to ensure proper integration with front-end components.

• Build and maintain databases

  , manage queries, and optimize performance using

  SQL, Hibernate

  , or

  JPA

  .

• Ensure security

  and

  data protection

  best practices are followed in all back-end systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.

Full Stack Integration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams

  including designers, front-end developers, and product managers to deliver high-quality features and functionalities.
• Ensure seamless integration between the

  front-end and back-end systems

  .
• Conduct thorough testing, both unit and integration tests, to ensure smooth deployment and continuous integration.

Database & Cloud Integration:

• Work with relational databases like

  MySQL, PostgreSQL

  , or

  Oracle

  , as well as NoSQL databases like

  MongoDB

  , and integrate them with Java-based back-ends.

• Deploy applications

  to cloud services such as

  AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud

  , using containerization tools like

  Docker

  , and orchestration platforms like

  Kubernetes

  .

Version Control & CI/CD:

• Use

  Git

  for source control, and collaborate using tools like

  GitHub

  ,

  Bitbucket

  , or

  GitLab

  .
• Implement and maintain

  CI/CD pipelines

  (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, etc.) to automate testing and deployment.

Code Quality & Best Practices:

• Follow

  Agile methodologies

  (Scrum or Kanban) for iterative development.
• Ensure adherence to

  coding standards

  , performance tuning, and best practices such as

  code reviews

  and

  unit testing

  .
• Write

  JUnit

  or similar tests for both front-end and back-end components.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve development processes and deliverables.

Qualifications & Skills:

Technical Skills:

• Programming Languages:

  Java (Spring Boot), Node.js (Express/Nest.js).

• Backend Frameworks:

  Spring Boot, Express.js/Nest.js, Hibernate/JPA

• Databases

  : Experience with both

  SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL)

  and

  NoSQL (MongoDB)

  databases, along with ORM technologies like

  Hibernate/JPA

  .

• APIs

  : Strong understanding of

  RESTful API development

  and integration.

• Version Control

  : Proficiency in using

  Git

  and related workflows.

• Testing

  : Experience with

  JUnit

  ,

  Mockito

  , or other testing frameworks.

• Cloud & Deployment

  : Familiarity with

  cloud platforms

  like AWS or Azure and experience with

  Docker

  and

  Kubernetes

  .

• Build Tools

  : Proficiency in using

  Maven

  ,

  Gradle

  , and

  Jenkins

  for build automation.

Experience:

• 7+ years

  of experience in a

  development role

  with a focus on

  Java and Node.js based back-end systems

  .
• Experience

  leading a team of engineers

• Experience in building scalable web applications with a

  focus on performance

  and

  security

  .
• Solid understanding of

  Agile development practices

  , including code reviews, continuous integration, and delivery.
• Experience with

  cloud deployment

  and

  containerization

  is a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle

  complex technical challenges

  .
• Excellent

  communication

  and

  team collaboration

  abilities.
• Ability to

  mentor junior developers

  and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive for continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in

  Computer Science, Engineering

  , or a related field.
• Certifications in

  Java, Spring, or cloud platforms

  (AWS, Azure) are a plus.
• Experience with

  microservices architecture

  and

  serverless computing

  is a plus.
• Familiarity with

  DevOps

  practices, including

  CI/CD

  and

  infrastructure as code

  .