Position: L3 – Lead Software Engineer

Practice

Development

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer

Reporting To

Project Manager

Experience

8 - 10 Years

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading a team of software engineers to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications. The Lead Software Engineer will collaborate with other departments to ensure that software applications meet business requirements and user needs while providing technical guidance and leadership to the team.

1.1Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Technical Leadership

o Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical direction, coaching, and performance feedback.

o Define and implement architectural designs for scalable and robust applications.

o Ensure adherence to coding standards, quality assurance practices, and performance optimization.

• Full-Stack Development

o Design and develop responsive and user-friendly interfaces using React.js and reusable component architecture.

o Build and maintain backend services using Node.js, including RESTful APIs, business logic, and data integrations.

o Implement real-time features and integrate third-party APIs for enhanced functionality.

• Project Management & Collaboration

o Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into effective technical solutions.

o Participate in design and technical discussions, evaluating alternatives and mitigating potential risks.

o Oversee the end-to-end software development lifecycle—from requirement analysis to deployment and post-release support.

• Quality Assurance & DevOps

o Conduct regular code reviews to ensure clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.

o Identify and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.

o Contribute to cloud deployment strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization practices.

• Innovation & Continuous Improvement

o Stay updated with emerging technologies and frameworks in full-stack development.

o Recommend process improvements and technical upgrades to enhance system performance and team efficiency.

1.2Mandatory skills

Category

Skills

Frontend

Strong expertise in JavaScript, React.js, Redux, HTML5, CSS3

Backend

Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, REST API design

Database

Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or other relational/non-relational databases

DevOps & Cloud

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and CI/CD pipelines

Version Control

Proficient in Git and branching strategies

Architecture

Knowledge of scalable design principles and microservices architecture

1.3Desired Skills

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Exposure to performance monitoring and application observability tools.

• The candidate should have proficiency in Generative AI.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with stakeholders effectively.

1.4Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a full-stack developer with significant hands-on experience in React.js and Node.js.

• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing software development teams.

• Solid understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.

• Passion for innovation, learning, and delivering high-quality solutions.

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

23-06-2026

Job ID

Job_255

Department

Custom Solutions

Location

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience

6 - 9 Years

Employee Type

Direct Contract