Photon

Builds custom software and AI for big companies

Lead Software Engineer

Full-Stack EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePune, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Expertise in Vue.js 2.x, including best practices, design patterns, and performance optimization.
Strong experience with Node.js 14/16 and Java.
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of Micro Frontend and Backend for Frontend architectures.
Hands-on experience in test automation using Jest and Playwright.
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

Architect and design scalable solutions, creating Delivery Playbooks and technical documentation.
Provide accurate project estimations and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Maintain high coding standards, enforcing best practices and performance optimizations.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
Oversee feature development and bug fixes, ensuring no regressions are introduced.
Drive projects through the development lifecycle, from environments to production deployment.
Collaborate with onshore teams during PST office hours, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
Implement test automation using Jest for unit tests and Playwright for component tests.
Conduct performance analysis and optimizations during feature development and delivery.

Desired Qualifications

6+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
2+ years of experience working with global teams.
Strong understanding of accessibility best practices.

Location: Pune, India

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with expertise in Vue.js, Java, and Node.js to design and develop high-quality, scalable applications. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting solutions, leading a development team, and ensuring code quality and performance. This role requires hands-on technical leadership and collaboration with global teams to drive projects from development to production.

Key Responsibilities:

Architect and design scalable solutions, creating Delivery Playbooks and technical documentation.
Provide accurate project estimations and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Maintain high coding standards, enforcing best practices and performance optimizations.
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, ensuring knowledge sharing and skill development.
Oversee feature development and bug fixes, ensuring no regressions are introduced.
Drive projects through the development lifecycle, from environments to production deployment.
Collaborate with onshore teams during PST office hours, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
Implement test automation using Jest (Unit Tests) and Playwright (Component Tests).
Conduct performance analysis and optimizations during feature development and delivery.

Required Skills & Expertise:

Expertise in Vue.js (2.x), including best practices, design patterns, and performance optimization.
Strong experience in Node.js (14/16) and Java.
Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
Solid understanding of Micro Frontend (MFE) and Backend for Frontend (BFF) architectures.
Hands-on experience in test automation (Jest, Playwright).
Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Desirable Competencies:

6+ years of software development experience.
2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
2+ years of experience working with global teams.
Strong understanding of accessibility best practices.

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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