Lead Software Engineer

Description

Job Posting Title

Lead Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

Lead and guide a team of software engineers throughout the software development lifecycle. Responsible for technical leadership, architecture decisions, and hands-on development using Java Spring Boot for backend services and ReactJS for frontend applications. Oversees the design, development, deployment, and maintenance of scalable applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Provides technical mentorship, code reviews, and ensures best practices across the development team. Drives technical innovation and strategic planning while maintaining high code quality and system reliability.

What Part Will You Play?

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support. Foster a collaborative environment that promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
• Architect and develop robust backend services using Java Spring Boot, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Oversee frontend development using ReactJS, establishing coding standards and best practices for component-based architecture, state management, and user experience optimization.
• Drive the deployment and management of applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), utilizing services such as Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine, Cloud SQL, and Cloud Storage.
• Lead technical design sessions and architecture reviews, making strategic decisions on technology choices and system design patterns.
• Establish and enforce code quality standards through code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions and delivery timelines.
• Drive technical innovation and evaluate new technologies that can improve development efficiency and system performance.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and risk assessment while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Job Description

• As a Lead Software Engineer at Global Payments Technology, you will lead a geographically distributed team responsible for designing and developing our core payment processing platform using modern cloud-native technologies. You will work with teams across multiple locations including the USA and Pune, India, requiring strong communication and coordination skills across different time zones.
• Lead technical design discussions and architectural decisions for both backend and frontend systems, ensuring scalability and maintainability across distributed teams.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in Java Spring Boot development, including microservices architecture, dependency injection, and Spring Security implementation across all geographic locations.
• Oversee ReactJS frontend development, establishing patterns for component design, state management (Redux/Context API), and modern JavaScript/TypeScript practices with global team coordination.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on Google Cloud Platform, leveraging services like GKE, Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions while coordinating with distributed teams.
• Mentor and develop team members across different locations through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing sessions, fostering effective cross-cultural collaboration.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GCP tools like Cloud Build, ensuring automated testing, security scanning, and deployment processes work seamlessly across time zones.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including DevOps, QA, and Product Management distributed across USA and India to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Lead incident response and troubleshooting efforts across multiple time zones, ensuring system reliability and performance optimization with 24/7 coverage mindset.
• Drive technical innovation by evaluating and implementing new technologies that enhance development productivity and system capabilities.
• Manage project planning, estimation, and resource allocation while maintaining focus on deliverable quality and timeline adherence.
• Ensure compliance with security standards, coding best practices, and documentation requirements.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning within the team.

Position Requirements:

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of software development experience with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership role
• Expert-level proficiency in Java and Spring Boot framework, including Spring Security, Spring Data, and microservices architecture
• Strong experience with ReactJS, including modern JavaScript/ES6+, TypeScript, state management (Redux/Context API), and component lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, Kubernetes Engine (GKE), Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Functions
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
• Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git), code review processes, and collaborative development workflows
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities with experience managing geographically distributed technical teams across multiple time zones
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively with teams in USA and India, including cross-cultural communication and coordination
• Experience working in global, distributed team environments with ability to manage projects across different time zones and cultural contexts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to facilitate remote collaboration
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and project management tools in distributed team settings
• Flexibility to accommodate occasional meetings outside standard business hours to coordinate with global teams

Preferred:

• Experience with payment processing systems and PCI compliance standards
• Knowledge of security best practices and implementation of secure coding practices
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana)
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Deployment Manager)
• Experience with event-driven architecture and message queuing systems
• Knowledge of performance optimization and scalability patterns
• Experience with mobile application development or cross-platform technologies
• Contributions to open-source projects or technical communities
• Cloud certifications (Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect or similar)