Lead Software Engineer at Bengaluru (Bangalore) Full Time

Position: Lead Software Engineer

Practice: Development

Reporting To: Project Manager

Experience: 8 – 10 Years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to lead a team of software developers in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software applications. The ideal candidate will provide technical guidance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure that software solutions align with business objectives and user requirements

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of developers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Define and implement architectural designs for scalable, robust, and maintainable applications.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality assurance practices, and performance optimization.

Full-Stack Development

• Design and develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React.js and reusable component architecture.
• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js , including RESTful APIs, business logic, and data integrations.
• Implement real-time features and integrate third-party APIs for enhanced functionality.

Project Management & Collaboration

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Participate in design and technical discussions, evaluating alternatives and mitigating potential risks.
• Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle, from requirement analysis to deployment and post-release support.

Quality Assurance & DevOps

• Conduct regular code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Identify and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to cloud deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with emerging technologies and frameworks in full-stack development.
• Recommend process improvements and technical upgrades to enhance system performance and team efficiency.

Mandatory Skills

Frontend: JavaScript, React.js, Redux, HTML5 CSS3

Backend: Node.js, Express.js, REST API design

Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other relational/non-relational databases

DevOps & Cloud: Familiarity with AWS, Azure, GCP, CI/CD pipelines

Version Control: Git and branching strategies

Architecture: Scalable design principles, microservices architecture

Desired Skills

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and application observability tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Proven experience as a full-stack developer, with significant hands-on experience in React.js and Node.js .
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing software development teams.
• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Passion for innovation, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality solutions.