Full Stack Lead Software Engineer - Java, React and AWS

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, resilient, high-performance solutions using Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, React.js, AWS, and PostgreSQL.
• Deliver creative software solutions across design, development, and technical troubleshooting, applying non-routine approaches to solve complex engineering problems.
• Identify and drive automation or permanent fixes for recurring issues to improve the operational stability of applications and systems.
• Lead technical evaluation sessions with external vendors, startups, and internal teams to assess architectural designs, technical credentials, and fit within the existing technology landscape.
• Lead software engineering communities of practice to increase awareness and adoption of new and leading-edge technologies.
• Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to engineering teams, supporting the growth and development of junior engineers.
• Define and drive the technical vision, architecture, and roadmap for complex, large-scale systems.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, business stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Oversee end-to-end software delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals, timelines, and quality standards.
• Develop secure, high-quality production code and perform code reviews, debugging, and quality improvements on code written by other team members.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Formal training or certification on software engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java (required), with working knowledge of SQL and React.js, and a solid understanding of software development best practices.
• Extensive hands-on experience with RDBMS, particularly Oracle and PostgreSQL, including database design, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure provisioning tools such as Terraform and AWS CloudFormation (or equivalent).
• Advanced understanding of Agile engineering practices, including CI/CD, application resiliency, and security principles.
• Advanced understanding of agile methodologies such as CI/CD, Application Resiliency, and Security.
• Demonstrated proficiency in software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of the financial services industry and their IT systems.
• Proficient in all aspects of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Practical cloud native experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience with React, TypeScript, UI design systems.
• Certifications in target areas (Cloud/Kubernetes/IaC etc.).
• Understanding of the Payments processing in a Bank.