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Java Full Stack Tech Lead - VP

Job Req Id:
25879032
Location(s):
Chennai, India, Pune, India
Job Type:
Hybrid
Posted:
Jun. 22, 2025

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Job Overview

We are looking for a Full stack lead software engineer with deep understanding of Java/Python and its ecosystems, and strong hands-on experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of a talented software team that works on mission-critical applications.

As a full stack lead software engineer, your responsibilities include understanding user requirements and leading a development team on the design, implementation and deliver  of Java/Python application while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Candidate will be working closely with business architecture group to design and implement current and target state business process by using various tools and technologies.

Candidate should ideally be having knowledge in few of these technologies like Java/Python/Unix technology stack, Angular, java script, SQL / NonSQL and Graph DB are used for data storage (we tailor the tools to the needs) and is integrated with other bank systems via RESTful APIs/web services and Kafka Streams.

Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of industry experience, with a strong hands-on experience in the hands-on development of mission-critical applications using Java/Python technologies, aligning each project with the firm's strategic objectives, and overseeing team operations to ensure project success.
  • Experience with complex system integration projects.
  • Java, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, J2EE Design Patterns, REST services.
  • Front End Technologies like JavaScript and Angular version, CSS2/CSS3, HTML
  • Strong Knowledge of SQL, JDBC, Unix commands.
  • Hands-on Database experience in relational (Oracle/DB2) and No-SQL (MongoDB).
  • Hands-on experience on working / deploying application on Cloud.
  • Hands-on experience in code testing tools like Junit / Mockito / Cucumber.
  • Deployment Acquaintance in Apache Tomcat, Open shift or other cloud environments.
  • Expertise in Test driven development (Junit, JMeter), Continuous Integration (Jenkins), Build tool (Maven) and Version Control (Git), Development tools (Eclipse, IntelliJ).
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work in a team environment.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work well independently.
  • Experience working with business analysts, database administrators, project managers and technical architects in multiple geographical areas. 
  • Experience in the Financial Services industry is added advantage. Understanding Financial and Reporting Hierarchies will be beneficial.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in Computer Science

Experience:

  • Minimum 10 + years of relevant experience developing applications/solutions preferably in the financial services industry.

Required Skills:

  • Minimum 10 + years of application development experience in Java/Python with:  Spring Boot & Microservices; REST Web Services; JPA with hibernate; Core Java/Python.
  • Minimum 6+ years of Hands-on experience in designing architecture for enterprise applications.
  • Angular and Java Script
  • Experience in working on a native cloud platform.
  • Experience with development IDEs such as Eclipse and IntelliJ
  • Experience with SQL/NONSQL such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, Neo4j, and MongoDB
  • Experience with caching framework such as Redis.
  • Experience with CI/CD systems such as helm and harness.
  • Experience with messaging services such as Kafka.
  • Experience in Python, Unix shell scripting will be an added plus
  • Excellent trouble shooting skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, business acumen, and demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. Skilled in customer and leadership presentations
  • Experience with Agile Software Development Lifecycle methodology and related tooling. For example -JIRA, Scrum.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

Angular, Java, Microservice Framework, Spring Boot.

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