Lead Engineer – Full Stack (React / Java)

We’re looking for a Lead Full Stack Engineer with deep experience in designing and building scalable, high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot, React,

Next.js, and cloud-native architectures. This role will play a key part in driving the technical direction for our contemporary eCommerce platform, helping to shape system architecture, streamline distributed workflows, and lead the development of robust,

enterprise-grade solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver highly responsive, secure, and maintainable applications. We’re seeking someone who can operate both strategically and hands-on — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve hard problems, while also influencing long-term platform decisions.

What You’ll Be Doing

 Provide technical leadership and drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) and React/Next.js with

TypeScript/JavaScript

 Define and enforce architecture standards, coding practices, and technical guidelines across the team

 Lead the design and optimization of microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems for performance, resiliency, and scalability

 Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of technical solutions with business needs

 Oversee code quality through reviews, testing, performance tuning, and CI/CD practices

 Mentor and guide software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation,



collaboration,

and continuous improvement

 Actively participate in system design reviews, architecture discussions, and capacity planning

 Stay current with emerging technologies and drive the adoption of tools and practices that enhance productivity and system performance

What You Bring to the Table:

- Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot, and React / Next.js / TypeScript in production systems
- Deep understanding of system design principles, distributed systems,

microservices architecture, and cloud-native patterns

- Experience integrating with event-driven architectures using Kafka, Solace, or similar
- Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, and performance tuning
- Exposure to relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB, etc.)

databases

- Comfort working in Agile environments, collaborating across teams, and influencing stakeholders
- Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural decision-making

Classified as Corporate -

External

Basic Qualifications

- 7+ years of full stack development experience with emphasis on Java, Spring Boot,

and React/Next.js

- 4+ years designing distributed, event-driven systems
- Hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
- Proficiency with microservices, REST APIs, message queues, and streaming technologies
- Experience with Micro Frontends, Headless Commerce platforms, or API gateways
- Passion for clean code, system optimization, and simplifying complex problems

📌 Java Fullstack lead (Chennai)
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