Associate/Fullstack Architect

Job Description

Team Lead – Full Stack Developer

Experience

3–5 Years

Location

Bangalore (Onsite)

Role Summary

We are looking for a highly skilled, hands-on, and ownership-driven Team Lead – Full Stack Developer who can independently architect, design, develop, deploy, and support enterprise-grade web, mobile, and cloud-native applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in ReactJS, Next.js, Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Distributed Systems, Cloud Technologies, DevOps, AI-Assisted Development, and Product Engineering.

The candidate will be responsible for owning end-to-end product development, including frontend architecture, backend services, APIs, databases, deployment, production support, stakeholder communication, sprint planning, team leadership, and successful delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Product Ownership

• Design end-to-end application architecture, HLDs, LLDs, deployment architecture, integration architecture, and security architecture.
• Build products from scratch and independently drive projects from concept to production.
• Convert business requirements into technical solutions, user stories, sprint plans, and delivery roadmaps.
• Design scalable, secure, fault-tolerant, multi-tenant, and enterprise-grade applications.
• Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, frameworks, and development approaches.

Full Stack Development

Frontend Development

• Design and develop responsive and modern web applications.
• Build reusable UI components and scalable frontend architectures.
• Develop Single Page Applications (SPA) using ReactJS and Next.js.
• Implement state management using Redux Toolkit and Context API.
• Integrate REST APIs, GraphQL APIs, and WebSocket-based applications.
• Ensure application accessibility, responsiveness, performance optimization, and SEO best practices.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to deliver intuitive user experiences.

Backend Development

• Develop enterprise-grade backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Design and develop REST APIs, Microservices, SOAP Services, gRPC Services, and Webhooks.
• Build reusable frameworks, service layers, and integration modules.
• Implement authentication, authorization, API security, and enterprise integrations.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.

Distributed Systems & Enterprise Solutions

• Design distributed systems using Event-Driven Architecture, CQRS, Saga Pattern, DDD, Hexagonal Architecture, and Clean Architecture.
• Implement resilience patterns, service discovery, circuit breakers, distributed transactions, and failover mechanisms.
• Build workflow automation platforms, document management systems, enterprise integration solutions, and business process automation systems.

Team Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and mentor development teams.
• Conduct code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical discussions.
• Drive sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Collaborate with Product, Business, QA, DevOps, AI, and Management teams.
• Ensure successful project delivery while maintaining engineering standards and best practices.
• Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring, and technical growth of team members.

DevOps, Deployment & Production Support

• Manage CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Work with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native environments.
• Implement Blue-Green, Canary, Rolling, and Zero-Downtime deployment strategies.
• Monitor application health and troubleshoot production issues.
• Ensure application reliability, security, scalability, and operational excellence.

AI & Innovation

• Leverage AI tools to improve development productivity and software quality.
• Build AI-powered Proof of Concepts (POCs) and enterprise applications.
• Utilize AI for development, testing, documentation, architecture reviews, and automation.
• Collaborate with AI teams to integrate intelligent capabilities into business applications.

Mandatory Technical Skills

Frontend Technologies

• ReactJS
• Next.js
• JavaScript (ES6+)
• TypeScript
• HTML5
• CSS3
• Tailwind CSS
• Material UI
• Bootstrap
• Redux Toolkit
• Context API
• React Query
• Responsive Design
• Progressive Web Applications (PWA)

Backend Technologies

• Java 8/11/17/21
• Core Java
• Spring Boot
• Spring MVC
• Spring Security
• Spring Data JPA
• Spring Cloud
• Spring Batch
• Spring WebFlux
• Spring Integration
• Spring AOP
• Spring Validation

APIs & Enterprise Integrations

• REST APIs
• SOAP Services
• GraphQL
• gRPC
• Webhooks
• OpenAPI / Swagger
• OAuth2
• JWT
• OpenID Connect
• SAML

Microservices & Distributed Systems

• Microservices
• Event-Driven Architecture
• CQRS
• Saga Pattern
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD)
• Event Sourcing
• Hexagonal Architecture
• Clean Architecture
• Service Discovery
• Circuit Breakers

Messaging & Streaming

• Apache Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• Event Streaming
• Message Brokers
• Asynchronous Processing

Databases

• PostgreSQL
• Oracle Database
• Oracle FLEXCUBE
• MySQL
• SQL Server
• MongoDB
• Redis
• Database Design
• Query Optimization
• Indexing
• Migration
• Replication

DevOps & Cloud

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jenkins
• GitHub Actions
• GitLab CI/CD
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP

Monitoring & Quality

• Grafana
• Prometheus
• ELK Stack
• OpenTelemetry
• JUnit
• Mockito
• SonarQube
• Unit Testing
• Integration Testing
• API Testing
• Performance Testing
• Security Testing

AI-Assisted Development Tools

• ChatGPT
• Claude
• Cursor
• GitHub Copilot
• Replit
• Lovable
• IntelliJ IDEA
• Prompt Engineering
• AI-Based Code Review
• AI-Based Testing & Documentation

Preferred Domain Experience

• Banking & Financial Services
• FinTech
• Enterprise SaaS
• Workflow Automation
• Digital Transformation
• AI-Powered Applications
• OCR & Document Processing
• Payment Systems
• Enterprise Integration Platforms
• Identity & Access Management
• Multi-Tenant Platforms

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and ownership mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong mentoring and team collaboration skills.
• Innovation-driven and continuous learning attitude.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in:

• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Software Engineering
• Electronics & Communication
• Or equivalent practical experience

Preferred Candidate Profile

A highly motivated Full Stack Engineering Leader with experience building products from scratch, owning frontend and backend architecture, leading engineering teams, driving innovation, and delivering scalable enterprise-grade applications across web, mobile, cloud, and enterprise platforms. The candidate should be capable of independently managing architecture, development, deployment, production support, and successful project delivery while mentoring and growing engineering teams.

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Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer in India with strong hands-on experience across frontend and backend development to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions for global clients.

This role requires deep technical expertise, the ability to work independently on complex requirements, and strong collaboration with global delivery teams across regions. You will contribute to technical decision-making, mentor team members, and ensure solutions meet enterprise-grade standards.

Key Responsibilities

Full Stack Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain robust and scalable full stack applications
• Work across frontend and backend layers depending on project demands
• Deliver clean, maintainable, and performance-optimized code

Technical Contribution & Quality

• Contribute to technical and architectural decisions
• Ensure applications meet requirements for security, performance, reliability, and scalability
• Participate actively in code reviews and technical discussions

Delivery & Collaboration

• Work closely with Product, UX, QA, DevOps, and global delivery teams
• Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Communicate effectively with Delivery Managers and project stakeholders on progress, risks, and dependencies

Mentoring & Team Enablement

• Mentor junior and mid-level developers on coding, testing, and design best practices
• Support your project team and the wider engineering community through knowledge sharing
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development standards and practices

Continuous Learning & Improvement

• Stay current with evolving technologies, frameworks, and engineering practices
• Participate in POCs, technical evaluations, and learning initiatives
• Actively contribute to improving tools, processes, and delivery approaches

Required Qualifications & Experience

• BE, ME/MTech, MCA, MSc, or equivalent degree-level education
• 5-10+ years of hands-on experience as a Full Stack Developer
• Strong experience working in client-facing, delivery-oriented environments
• Proven experience working in agile development teams
• Ability to work effectively with distributed/global teams

Technical Skills

Frontend

• Angular 16 (preferred) or React (can convert to Angular)
• TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, CSS / SCSS, Tailwind CSS
• Advanced state management and frontend performance optimization

Backend

• Java (Spring Boot preferred) or Node.js
• RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
• Unit testing and mocking frameworks (JUnit, Mockito)
• Asynchronous and event-driven messaging

Data & Integration

• Strong experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Database schema design, data modeling, and query optimization
• Experience with enterprise integrations, message queues, and event-driven systems

DevOps & Engineering Practices

• CI/CD pipelines and version control (Git)
• Automated testing (unit, integration, frontend and backend)
• Understanding of deployment, monitoring, and operational reliability

Professional & Behavioral Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset
• Clear verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet delivery timelines
• Commercial awareness in client delivery and project execution
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented approach

Nice to Have

• Open-source contributions (GitHub, npm/Maven publishing)
• Experience with technical POCs, R&D initiatives, or innovation projects
• Participation in tech communities, mentoring programs, or knowledge forums
• Relevant certifications or advanced technical training

About Columbus :

Columbus is a global IT services and consulting corporation with more than 3,000 employees serving our customers worldwide. We bring digital transformation into your business and position you to thrive far into the future. We offer a comprehensive solution portfolio with deep industry knowledge, extensive technology expertise and profound customer insight. We have proven this through 32 years of experience serving more than 5,000 customers worldwide.

Location: Hybrid/ Remote

Openings: 5

Experience: 0 - 2Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or a related technical field

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development & APIs

• Build microservices that provide REST APIs to power web frontends.
• Design clean, reusable, and scalable backend code meeting enterprise security standards.
• Conceptualize and implement optimized data storage solutions for high-performance systems.

Deployment & Cloud

• Deploy microservices using a common deployment framework on AWS and GCP.
• Inspect and optimize server code for speed, security, and scalability.

Frontend Integration

• Work on modern front-end frameworks to ensure seamless integration with back-end services.
• Develop reusable libraries for both frontend and backend codebases.

AI Awareness (Preferred)

• Understand how AI/ML or Generative AI can enhance enterprise software workflows.
• Collaborate with AI specialists to integrate AI-driven features where applicable.

Quality & Collaboration

• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality.
• Collaborate with teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies for rapid and structured delivery.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), Webpack, Mocha, Jest
• Experience with recent frontend frameworks – React.js, Redux.js, Node.js (or similar)
• Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, and Content Management Systems
• Ability to design and implement RESTful APIs and understand their impact on client-side applications
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) – deployment, storage, and scalability
• Experience working with Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Strong backend expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot is a plus but not mandatory

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Node.Js, Angular, AWS, MongoDB or Postgres OR MySQL.
• Strong experience with MEAN stack development.
• Proficiency in SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDb).
• Solid understanding of AWS services for application hosting and scaling.

Details:

• Should have Experience of Java/J2EE Developer
• Must have Full Stack Development experience.
• Must have  SQL Knowledge and a good understanding of Procedures.
• Need 4 or 6 Years of Experience Candidates. 
• Should be from a Product Based Company or should have 1 Year of Prior Experience in Product Based Companies.

Responsibilities 

• Adding more features to our existing website which can ease the campaign launching process for campaigners. 
• Incorporating various tools which can track the users behavior and other key metrics. 
• Build APIs which are scalable and can help strategically partnering with other companies or organizations. 
• Adopting and incorporating changes as per the new technologies. 
• Investigate production issues pertaining to customer features to determine root cause and implement solutions 
• Work with the real-time feedback from our users (external and internal) to make the products better. 
• Take ownership of the backend services, ensure the best possible performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, organizational and communication skills, team player

Requirements 

• Preferably 1+ year of experience in full stack development. 
• Hands on experience in front-end languages preferably html5, CSS3, React Js. 
• Top-notch programming skills in JavaScript and a strong understanding of web fundamentals 
• Experience in backend languages preferably NodeJs
• Familiar with MySQL/SQL server 
• Familiar with JavaScript technologies 
• Familiar with cloud services like AWS, Git 
• Knowledge/experience in building Web APIs 
• Good understanding of the foundations of security and best practices ∙ Good Problem-solving skills. 

What you'll get: 

Work with technologies like React, ReactJS, NodeJs.

Gain knowledge on full application lifecycle 

Faster growth and opportunities

Qualifications for Ruby

Time Zone EST Overlap of 3-4 hours/day

• Proficient in Ruby, and one of the Javascript UI frameworks like React, Ember, Angular, etc.
• Experience working with MySQL, BigQuery, and Snowflake.
• Experience in UI frameworks like React, Ember, Angular, etc.
• Experience building and deploying applications in an Amazon Web Services (AWS) ecosystem. 
• 5+ years of software engineering experience developing scalable production software incorporating testing, evaluation, and monitoring.
• Full-stack development experience
• Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals and code organization best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• Built systems that make use of complex job queues and offline processing
• Experience with Docker/ECS/AWS
• Experience with testing and writing test cases
• Experience with Jest, Enzyme, and RSpec

1. Should have deep knowledge in the relevant tech stack (JAVA, MEAN, MERN, LAMP, etc.,) with Micro-services experience.

2. Must be well versed with algorithms

3. Should have in-depth knowledge of databases - SQL, NoSQL, Mongo DB.

4. Should be able to suggest the best stack and provide an optimized approach to complete a project.

5. Should be able to covert requirements into sprint plans and estimations.

6. Should be able to jump on client calls and translate and break down business level requirements into developer goals/sprints.

7. Should be able to step in and code/solve problems when required

8. Should be able to review the code of the developers and objectively define points for improvement

9. Should be willing to learn new stacks and spend a lot of time on RnD

10. Should be able to get things done :)

11. Should be able to assess risks involved in the projects.