Engineering Lead | Hyderabad, India

Job Description: Principal Engineer (Full Stack Architect)

Job Title: Full Stack Architect

Location: Hyderabad, India

Experience: 15Years to 20 years (4+ years in Enterprise Architecture)

Technology Stack: MERN (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js), Distributed Systems, Cloud (GCP/Azure), Neo4j, Vector Databases, SQL and NoSQL Databases, Knowledge Graphs.

Industry: Enterprise Software, Large-Scale Distributed Systems, Machine Learning

Job Summary

As a Full Stack Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems with a strong focus on the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js). You will lead the design and implementation of enterprise-grade software solutions that leverage cloud infrastructure (GCP/Azure), knowledge graphs (Neo4j), vector databases, and machine learning at scale. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, cloud engineers, and front-end developers to deliver high-performance, secure, and scalable applications.

This role requires a deep understanding of distributed systems architecture, graph databases, machine learning systems, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on building solutions that meet business and technical needs. The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience with a proven track record of architecting full-stack systems and leading engineering teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Full Stack Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable, distributed, and fault-tolerant enterprise applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

Distributed Systems: Architect and design large-scale distributed systems that handle high- volume, low-latency data processing.

Cloud Engineering: Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure solutions on GCP or AWS,ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.

Knowledge Graphs and Databases: Design and optimize complex data models using Neo4j, vector databases, and other NoSQL solutions to manage interconnected data efficiently.

Enterprise Solutions: Architect and deliver cloud-native enterprise software solutions that meet enterprise-grade security, compliance, and performance requirements.

Data Structure & Algorithms (DSA): Lead by example in writing efficient, high-performance code and optimize software with a strong focus on algorithms, data structures, and system design principles.

Collaboration: Work with engineering, data science, and product teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Performance Optimization: Ensure system performance, scalability, and reliability throughcode reviews, optimizations, and best engineering practices.

Documentation & Best Practices: Maintain comprehensive architecture documentation and promote engineering best practices across teams.

Mandatory Requirements

Experience: 12+ years of full-stack development experience, with significant expertise

in building and architecting applications using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js,

React, Node.js).

 Distributed Systems: Proven track record of architecting and implementing large-scale

distributed systems with a focus on reliability, scalability, and performance.

 Cloud Expertise: Extensive hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (GCP or AWS),

with a deep understanding of cloud services such as compute, storage, networking, and

security.

 Database Systems: Expertise in NoSQL databases like MongoDB and graph databases like

Neo4j. Experience with vector databases for high-dimensional data processing.

 Knowledge Graphs: Hands-on experience in designing and working with knowledge graphs

for solving complex data relationships.

 Data Structures & Algorithms: Strong knowledge of DSA with practical experience in

solving complex technical challenges.

 Microservices Architecture: Experience in designing and developing microservices-based

architectures and ensuring high availability.

 DevOps ; Automation: Knowledge of DevOps practices (CI/CD), containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).

 Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile development methodologies, including SCRUM, TDD, and iterative development.

Nice-to-Have Requirements

 Front-End Expertise: Advanced experience with React.js, with knowledge of modern front- end technologies (Next.js, Redux, TypeScript).

 Cloud Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Architect or Azure Certified Solutions Architect certifications.

 Data Engineering: Hands-on experience with data pipelines, ETL processes, and big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka).

 AI/ML Ops: Experience in deploying machine learning models using MLOps frameworks and automating ML pipelines.

 Graph Analytics: Experience in graph algorithms and analytics, with the ability to model and query complex relationships in a graph database.

 System Design: Experience in conducting system design reviews, providing insights into performance bottlenecks, scalability, and trade-offs.

 Security & Compliance: Knowledge of enterprise-level security protocols and data privacy compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC2, GDPR).

Leadership: Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams, setting technical roadmaps, and ensuring alignment between business and technical goals.

Role

Being a part of Products Engineering team, this member is expected to work with existing

development team. Key responsibilities of this role include design and development of PHP based applications as per the product roadmap. Coordinate with co-developers and contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.

Experience

Around 4 years of experience in creating and implementing Web-based products using PHP,

MySQL, Ajax, and JavaScript.

Ability to work in an Agile, fast-paced environment, and learn rapidly.

Bachelor degree in computer science, computer engineering or similar.

Expert in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, JSON.

Experience in any PHP framework Laravel, CodeIgniter or Zend.

Writing clean, readable, and easily maintainable code.

Must have knowledge of project/task management tools like Jira,

Familiarity with Version Control Tortoise Bitbucket, Git etc.

Understanding of UI, cross-browser compatibility and web standards.

Good English communication skills, written and spoken.

Able to work with minimum supervision as well as perform under pressure and meet

Deadlines.

Desirable

Experience in working with Agile projects.

LINUX experience would be an added advantage.

As an IT Technical Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. You will be responsible for providing technical guidance, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the successful delivery of IT solutions. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving innovation, implementing best practices, and maintaining a high level of technical excellence within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership: Lead a team of IT professionals, including developers, engineers, and support staff. Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to ensure team members' growth and success. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Technical Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a strategic technical roadmap aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends, and assess their applicability to the organization's IT infrastructure. Make recommendations for technology adoption or enhancements.

Project Management: Oversee the execution of IT projects, including resource allocation, task assignments, and timelines. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and ensure successful project delivery. Monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and resolve issues as they arise.

Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert in various IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, and data management. Stay informed about industry best practices and provide guidance on technical standards, frameworks, and methodologies. Conduct research and evaluation of new technologies to support business objectives.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, product managers, and other IT teams. Effectively communicate technical concepts and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Foster strong relationships with external vendors and partners.

Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Assist in troubleshooting complex technical issues and provide guidance to team members in resolving them. Identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and develop preventive measures to avoid similar issues in the future. Ensure the timely resolution of critical incidents.

Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the IT department by identifying areas for optimization, streamlining processes, and implementing automation where applicable. Promote a culture of innovation, learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

Proven experience in a technical leadership role, managing and leading a team of IT professionals.

Strong technical background in one or more IT domains, such as software development, infrastructure management, cybersecurity, or data management.

In-depth knowledge of industry best practices, emerging technologies, and trends.

Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, implement process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

Require a Fullstack Developer with the following Skills:

NodesJS + Typescripts+ AWS Lambda + AWS Step Functions as mandatory skill sets

1. Full Stack developer (Java/JavaScript): (experience 3 to 6 years) 

• Experience in designing multithreaded/concurrent/distributed systems.
• Experience in Java/Kotlin or JavaScript is required (3+ years).
• Experience in working on scalable non-blocking server side frameworks like Spring stack(2+ years)
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases, Message brokers. ex: Postgres/MySQL, MongoDB/DynamoDB/Redis/Neo4j, Kafka (2 +years)
• Experience in Front end language and frameworks. JavaScript, must be an expert in one of the front end frameworks (ex: React) (2+)
• Understand cloud technologies and should have deployed applications or products in popular cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, MS Azure, etc (2+ years).

Optional:

• Experience with BigData is a big plus
• Knowledge of functional programming principles is a plus.

• Experience in HTML5 and CSS3