Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer (P3)

Location: Chennai, India

Experience Level: 6–10 years

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer (P3 level) to join the Trimble Connect team. In this role, you will own feature development end-to-end, design and build scalable backend services, and guide junior engineers with design and coding best practices. This is a technical leadership position without people management responsibilities, ideal for someone who wants to stay deep in technology, lead by example, and grow toward an architect role.

• Design, develop, and scale robust backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.

• Apply strong foundations in object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles to deliver maintainable systems.

• Architect and implement REST APIs following best practices and industry standards.

• Ensure services are highly performant, resilient, and scalable, with a focus on performance optimization.

• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and container orchestration systems (Kubernetes/ECS).

• Work with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar) for distributed and event-driven architectures.

• Leverage strong database skills, including data modeling and query optimization, to design services backed by RDBMS.

• Break down large features into smaller deliverables, delegate to junior engineers, and provide technical guidance.

• Conduct code and design reviews, raising the bar for quality and best practices.

• Drive automation in testing, deployment, monitoring, and observability.

• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to align on architecture and delivery.

• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  

• 6 –10 years of professional experience in software engineering (Must Have)

• Expert in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices design (Must Have)

• Hands-on with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, etc.).

• Excellent understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and REST API standards.

• Solid experience with Docker, containers, and modern deployment practices.

• Strong knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar).

• Proven ability to optimize performance and build services that scale.

• Strong RDBMS and data modeling expertise (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).

• Ability to guide others technically — splitting features, delegating, mentoring, and reviewing.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a growth mindset.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in global team settings.
  

• Experience with Kubernetes and advanced container orchestration.

• Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Angular/TypeScript) for full feature understanding.

• Experience in distributed systems design and high-scale architecture.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button located in this posting.

Posting Date

Application Deadline: Applications could be accepted until at least 30 days from the posting date.

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