Lead Software Engineer - Backend

Company: Indian / Global Digital Organization

Key Skills: Core Java, Advanced Java, Spring Boot

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Own and drive backend projects end-to-end, from brainstorming to production systems.
• Design and build cloud-native microservices that are resilient, observable, and horizontally scalable.
• Collaborate in a high-velocity environment with short iteration cycles and frequent A/B testing.
• Work with petabyte-scale data, leveraging Redshift and other AWS-native analytics tools to inform product decisions.
• Integrate AI/ML capabilities into product workflows for smarter, personalized user experiences.
• Contribute to code reviews, design reviews, and foster a strong technical culture within the team.

Skills Required:

• Core Java (Must-Have): Strong expertise in object-oriented programming using Core Java, with experience in building enterprise-grade backend systems.
• Advanced Java (Nice-to-Have): Knowledge of advanced Java concepts like multithreading, concurrency, and JVM internals.
• Spring Boot: Experience in developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot framework.
• Cloud-Native Development: Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Database & Analytics Tools: Familiarity with Redshift, relational databases (e.g., MySQL/PostgreSQL), and cloud-native analytics tools.
• AI/ML Integration: Exposure to integrating AI/ML models or services into backend workflows is a plus.
• CI/CD and DevOps: Understanding of continuous integration/deployment pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.