Ekam Illam Private Limited

Lead Java Developer for Chennai based Product Company

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced Lead Java Developer with 8 to 15 years of expertise in Java development, AWS cloud infrastructure management and product development for 3 products. There is a clear path to leadership role within the organization. If you are not from Chennai, you should be willing to relocate to Chennai.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and AWS or other cloud infrastructure management. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive product vision, align cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful execution of cloud-based solutions, while providing the necessary support to the team in planning, coordination, and execution of various projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage product road map ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, and the stakeholders to design & develop scalable cloud solutions.
• Lead product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and iteration.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
• Develop technical documentation, user guides, and best practices for cloud infrastructure management.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and best practices in cloud deployments.
• Act as a liaison between business and technical teams to balance priorities and manage expectations.
• Conduct research on technical solutions and present findings to the project team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in product management, & handling multiple projects simultaneously.
• More than 5 years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot & related technologies.
• Strong technical background with hands-on experience in AWS OR Azure, OR Google Cloud Platform.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, and scalability best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience working with google play store, app store, setting up app store accounts and handling deployments.
• Experience identifying, studying documentation and integrating with third parties for various needs such as identity verification, SMS integration and many such requirements.
• Proven ability to define product strategy and execute on complex technical roadmaps.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements to user stories.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, or ELK stack.
• Familiarity and experience with React Native architecture and libraries.
• Prior experience in a SaaS, PaaS, or cloud-native environment.
• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or PMP.

Remuneration

• Base Salary + Annual Performance Bonus (tied to KPIs, roadmap execution, team performance, delivery milestones)
• Equity/ESOPs - After 1st year of employment, Vesting: 4 years with 1-year cliff

Benefits

• Work-Life Balance & Paid time off
• Flexible working hours
• Work-from-home allowance (1–2 days a week or for emergencies)
• Company sponsored team offsites / retreats