Engineering Lead

Position Overview : We are seeking an experienced Engineering Lead / Sr. Engineering Lead with strong expertise in Java, Microservices, and Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure/GCP). This role requires both technical leadership and hands-on development skills, as well as the ability to mentor teams, architect scalable solutions, and drive end-to-end project execution. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a passion for building high-performance engineering Responsibilities : Technical Leadership : - Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.- Define technical roadmaps, best practices, and coding standards for the engineering team.- Evaluate and recommend cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to improve scalability, availability, and resilience.- Ensure architecture aligns with business needs, security policies, and compliance standards.- Perform code reviews, technical design reviews, and architecture assessments to ensure quality Management & Collaboration : - Mentor, coach, and guide a team of engineers Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and ownership within the team.- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define project requirements and timelines.- Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies and drive engineering & Delivery : - Lead end-to-end software development lifecycle : design, development, testing, deployment, and support.- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.- Troubleshoot complex production issues, optimize performance, and ensure system reliability.- Drive DevOps practices, observability, and monitoring Skills & Qualifications : - Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.- 8 to 12 years of experience in software development, with at least 3+ years in a lead/architect role.- Strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices.- Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) including cloud-native services.- Proficiency in RESTful APIs, Event-driven architecture, and Messaging queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.- Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.- Experience in CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab).- Strong understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).- Proven ability to lead teams, drive technical discussions, and influence stakeholders.- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making Skills : - Experience with Serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Functions).- Exposure to AI/ML model integration within cloud environments.- Knowledge of GraphQL, gRPC, or API Gateway patterns.- Prior experience in building enterprise-scale SaaS applications.- Certifications in Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) or Architecture (TOGAF, etc.) will be an added We Offer : - Leadership opportunity to own large-scale engineering initiatives.- Work with modern cloud-native architectures and cutting-edge technologies.- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.- Competitive compensation and benefits.- Career advancement opportunities into Architect / Director roles (ref:hirist.tech)