Job Purpose

We are looking for a Senior Engineering Lead with a strong DevOps and backend development background to lead a development team and manage end-to-end delivery of scalable, cloud-native solutions. The role involves hands-on design, development, deployment, and mentoring, with a focus on driving agile DevOps practices and delivering high-quality applications across desktop, mobile, and hybrid cloud platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of backend services and client applications.
• Manage and mentor the development team; conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Design and develop scalable microservices using Java 8+, Spring Boot, and Spring frameworks.
• Build serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, Python, and related AWS services (SQS, SNS, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or Jenkins.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and automate infrastructure using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensure system security, compliance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Product Owners, and Architects.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance.
• Ensure timely delivery of features and project milestones.

Technical Skills & Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in full-stack development and DevOps practices.
• Strong command of Core Java (v8+), Spring Boot, and Python.
• Deep knowledge of AWS cloud platform and associated services.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proficient in setting up and managing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and API Gateways (e.g., Kong).
• Familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka, ActiveMQ, or IBM MQ.
• Expertise in RDBMS (Oracle/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Strong skills in system architecture, low-level design, and software craftsmanship.
• Exposure to DevOps tools such as Ansible, Chef, Jenkins, GitLab, and monitoring tools.
• AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Professional) are mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in AWS, DevOps, or architecture are preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience in Agile environments.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communicator and influencer across teams.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor and coach.
• Focus on quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.