Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Lead Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeIndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
At least 12 years of software development experience, including at least 5 years in a lead role.
Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate/JPA.
Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and API gateways.
Knowledge of front-end architecture, including React or JavaScript.
Understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
Strong knowledge of relational database management systems, including PostgreSQL and MySQL, and NoSQL databases, including MongoDB and Cassandra.
Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.
Participate actively in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack, including Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.
Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies using Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud deployment using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.
Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.

Desired Qualifications

Certifications in Java, cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, or architecture frameworks such as TOGAF.
Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies.
Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering.
Experience with a front-end framework such as React or Vue.js.

Job Title: Technical Lead

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: 12+ Years

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary tech lead will have deep expertise in Java-based technologies, cloud-native architectures, and proven experience in managing and mentoring development teams.

Responsibilities

· Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade applications using Java and modern full-stack technologies.

· Hands-on Development: Actively participate in coding, code reviews, and technical problem-solving across the stack (Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, etc.).

· Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of developers, ensuring high-quality deliverables, adherence to best practices, and continuous skill development.

· Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, business analysts, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

· DevOps & CI/CD: Define and implement CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud deployment (AWS/Azure/GCP).

· Performance & Security: Ensure application performance, scalability, and security through design and code-level optimizations.

· Technical Road mapping: Contribute to the technology roadmap, evaluate new tools and frameworks, and drive innovation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

· 12+ years of experience in software development with at least 5 years of experience in lead role.

· Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA.

· Experience with RESTful APIs, Microservices Architecture, and API Gateway

· Good Knowledge on Front-end architecture (React/JS)

· Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

· Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, etc.).

· Strong knowledge of RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· Certifications in Java, Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), or Architecture (TOGAF).

· Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

· Exposure to AI/ML integration or data engineering is a plus.

· Experience with Frontend framework (React/Vu.JS)

About the Company

Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Photon designs, builds, and runs custom software for large companies, combining an in-house creative agency with its own engineering teams. Its flagship client work includes rebuilding Samsung's US online store as a set of smaller linked services and creating Olive Garden's mobile app, which lets diners join the waitlist from their phones instead of waiting at the door. Clients hire Photon's teams to plan and code their apps, websites, and AI tools and to keep them running afterward, paying for the engineers and designers assigned to each project. Photon is privately held and based in London, with its US arm in Dallas and engineering centers in Chennai and Bengaluru.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: Not listed

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