Engineering Lead - Java

Job Description
Job Title : Engineering Lead - Java
Experience Required - 10+ Years
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

Lead the design/architect and development of enterprise-scale applications using latest framework Java and Spring Boot.
Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.).
10+ years of total software engineering experience, with at least 3–4 years in a technical leadership role.
Expert-level proficiency in:
Java
Spring Boot
RESTful services
Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud (must be able to architect and guide cloud-native solutions).
Experience working with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers; conduct technical workshops and knowledge sessions.
Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Roles & Responsibilities
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Lead to drive end- to-end application development for a high visibility, enterprise-grade product. This role requires deep technical expertise , strong architectural thinking, and the ability to lead development initiatives while partnering closely with business stakeholders and leadership teams.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on technologist with a passion for solving complex problems, mentoring engineers, fostering innovation, and building highly resilient and scalable systems.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership

Lead the design and development of enterprise-scale application using latest framework Java and Sprint Boot
Hands on experience in latest framework (Spring, AWS etc.)
Hands on experience in UI framework (React JS, node.js, next.js) HMTL5, CSS3, JavaScript.
Drive architectural discussions, evaluate design choices, and ensure alignment with long-term technical roadmap.
Own and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and development patterns.
Conduct in-depth PR reviews, code quality checks, and provide structured feedback to improve engineering excellence across the team.
Cloud & Platform Expertise

Architect and implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.).
Ensure the application meets world-class standards in:
Availability
Scalability
Performance
Observability (metrics, logging, tracing)
Security
Collaborate with DevOps/SRE on CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and reliability engineering.
Team Leadership & Mentorship

Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers; conduct technical workshops and knowledge sessions.
Guide the team through complex development challenges, breaking down work, and ensuring timely delivery.
Foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and problem-solving.
Stakeholder & Business Collaboration

Work closely with product owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
Present technical strategies, design decisions, risks, and progress updates to leadership.
Participate in business requirement discussions, feasibility analysis, and solution shaping.
Quality, Security & Non-Functional Requirements

Own the strategy and execution plan for:
CVE vulnerability remediation
Security hardening
Performance tuning
Resiliency improvements
Other Non-Functional Requirements (NFRs) including disaster recovery and capacity planning.
Ensure applications adhere to enterprise compliance, security, and quality standards.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for automation, new technologies, and modern engineering practices.
Champion innovation within the engineering team by evaluating emerging tools, frameworks, and cloud capabilities.
Drive POCs and propose improvements to existing architecture and processes
Required Qualifications

10+ years of total software engineering experience, with at least 3–4 years in a technical leadership role. Strong hands-on experience in both architecture/design and development
Expert-level proficiency in:
Java
Spring Boot
RESTful services
Strong hands-on experience with AWS Cloud (must be able to architect and guide cloud-native solutions).
Deep understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and integration patterns.
Strong capability in troubleshooting, performance analysis, scalability design, and fault tolerance.
Experience working with modern DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Proven track record of mentoring engineers, driving high-quality delivery, and influencing cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills—able to interact comfortably with developers, business partners, and leadership.
Preferred Qualifications

AWS Certifications (Solution Architect, Developer, or DevOps).
Experience with observability stacks such as Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK, OpenTelemetry.
Familiarity with modern front-end technologies (React/Angular) is a plus.
Experience with security frameworks and vulnerability remediation processes.
Salary Range - $100000 to $135000
TCS Employee Benefits Summary
Discretionary Annual Incentive
Comprehensive Medical Coverage Medical and Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
Family Support Maternal and Parental Leaves
Insurance Options Auto and Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
Convenience and Professional Growth Commuter Benefits and Certification and Training Reimbursement.
Time Off Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave and Holidays.
Legal and Financial Assistance Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.