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Senior Lead Engineer - IT

guardianlife (workday) · Gurgaon, India

LeadExternal listingfull-time12 days ago

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Java Full Stack Lead with deep expertise in React.JS / Angular.JS with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Microservices , strong Core Java fundamentals , and a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications.

The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is essential.

Knowledge of AWS and modern DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 9–11 years of professional experience in Java development.
  • Hands on experience in React.JS / Angular.JS
  • Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
  • Hands-on experience with Spring Boot , Spring Cloud , and Microservices .
  • Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
  • Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
  • Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
  • Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
  • Good exposure in Apache Camel , Kafka , Kubernetes etc.,
  • Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
  • Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
  • Excellent communication , leadership , and collaboration skills .
  • Candidates should be willing to take on both backend and frontend responsibilities in a 60:40 ratio.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of Java developers , providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
  • Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture .
  • Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
  • Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL .
  • Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins , Git , and Maven/Gradle .
  • Oversee unit testing and integration testing using JUnit , Mockito , and other frameworks.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA , DevOps , and Product Management .
  • Conduct code reviews , performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated with emerging technologies.
  • Ensure adherence to best practices , coding standards, and architectural guidelines.

Leadership Competencies

  • Team Management : Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor developers to achieve project goals.
  • Stakeholder Communication : Strong skills in engaging with product owners, business analysts, and senior management.
  • Decision-Making : Capable of making informed technical and strategic decisions under pressure.
  • Conflict Resolution : Skilled at resolving team conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Project Ownership : Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership of deliverables and timelines.
  • Strategic Thinking : Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term goals.

Location

This position can be based in any of the following locations

Gurgaon Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday

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