Lead Developer/Senior Software Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for a Technical Lead to play a critical role in building and delivering scalable, high quality backend systems as part of a cloud native engineering team.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned engineer with proven experience in Python, Java, AWS, and containerized microservices, who enjoys mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence in a fast paced, client facing environment.

Mandatory Skills: Python, Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, AWS
Preferred Skills: (Preferred Experience) AI/ML, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD
Skill: python, solution architecture, microservices, distributed system design

Required Experience & Technical Skills:

• 8+ years of overall software development experience
• 2-4 years in a Technical Lead or Senior Engineer role
• Hands on experience in Python for backend development
• Experience in Java, preferably using Spring Boot and Microservices
• Hands on experience building and consuming RESTful APIs
• Strong understanding of microservices and distributed systems principles
• Experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, EKS, etc.)
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Experience with logging, monitoring, and observability tools such as Kibana / ELK
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Understanding of data structures, performance tuning, and system scalability
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable collaborating with distributed and cross functional teams
• Exposure to AI/ML or Generative AI integrations

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead hands-on development of backend services using Python and Java
• Implement microservices aligned to the architecture defined by the Technical Architect
• Break down requirements into technical tasks and development stories
• Review code, enforce coding standards, and ensure high code quality
• Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on design and implementation
• Collaborate closely with the Technical Architect on design reviews and implementation strategy
• Develop and deploy containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
• Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Ensure proper logging, monitoring, and observability using Kibana / ELK
• Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability issues
• Support production issues, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives