SDE 3

Lead Software Engineer

Bidgely is seeking an exceptional and visionary Lead Software Engineer to join its core team in Bangalore. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will be working closely with EMs and org heads in shaping the roadmap and planning and set the technical direction for the team, influence architectural decisions, and mentor other engineers while delivering highly reliable, scalable products powered by large data, advanced machine learning models, and responsive user interfaces. Renowned for your deep technical expertise, you are capable of deconstructing any system, solving complex problems creatively, and elevating those around you. Join our innovative and dynamic team that thrives on creativity, technical excellence, and a belief that nothing is impossible with collaboration and hard work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable web services, APIs, and backend data modules.
• Define and drive adoption of best practices in system architecture, component reusability, and software design patterns across teams.
• Provide technical leadership in product, architectural, and strategic engineering discussions.
• Mentor and guide engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product management, data science, and UX) to translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives for code quality, performance, security, and reliability.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies, tools, and methodologies to ensure competitive advantage.
• Present technical concepts and results clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders; influence organizational direction and recommend key technical investments.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in designing and developing highly scalable backend and middle tier systems.
• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field from a leading institution.
• Demonstrated mastery of data structures, algorithms, and system design; experience architecting large-scale distributed systems and leading significant engineering projects.
• Deep fluency in Java, Spring, Hibernate, J2EE, RESTful services; expertise in at least one additional backend language/framework.
• Strong hands-on experience with both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis) databases, including schema design, optimization, and performance tuning for large data sets.
• Experience with Distributed Systems, Cloud Architectures, CI/CD, and DevOps principles.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills; proven ability to drive technical vision and alignment across teams.
• Track record of delivering solutions in fast-paced and dynamic start-up environments.
• Commitment to quality, attention to detail, and a passion for coaching others.

Technical Skill Set:

1. ASP. NET Development – Strong expertise in C#, ASP.NET, WPF, and solid understanding of SOLID principles, API development, and databases.

2. Cloud Technologies – Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

3. Software Development & Architecture – Proficiency in SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and DevOps frameworks.

4. Project Planning & Management – Experience in task allocation, tracking, estimations, and deliverables management.

5. Repository & Version Control – Familiarity with Git, SVN, or similar tools, along with basic networking concepts.

6. Product Lifecycle Management – Knowledge of requirement analysis, documentation, testing, and release management.

7. Project Planning Tools – Experience with tools like Microsoft Project Plan, JIRA, Redmine, or HP ALM/Quality Centre.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

1. Team Leadership – Ability to guide, mentor, and manage a team while ensuring high-quality deliverables within tight deadlines.

2. Client Engagement & Requirement Gathering – Skilled in collaborating with stakeholders to enhance and refine project requirements.

3. Strong Communication & Problem-Solving – Effective at handling challenges, making decisions, and ensuring smooth project execution.

• Contribute to all stages of software development lifecycle
• Design, implement and maintain Java-based applications that can be high-volume and low-latency
• Analyze user requirements to define business objectives
• Envisioning system features and functionality
• Define application objectives and functionality
• Ensure application designs conform with business goals
• Develop and test software
• Identify and resolve any technical issues arising
• Create detailed design documentation
• Propose changes to current Java infrastructure
• Develop technical designs for application development
• Develop multimedia applications
• Write well designed, testable code
• Conducting software analysis, programming, testing, and debugging
• Manage Java and Java EE application development
• Develop documentation to help users
• Transforming requirements into stipulations
• Prepare and produce releases of software components
• Support continuous improvement, investigating alternatives and technologies, and presenting for architectural review

• Experience in designing & developing systems/software for large business environments (Java, J2EE).
• Strong design and coding skills in Enterprise Java, REST & SOAP web services, ORM (JPA/Hibernate), Spring, Maven, JMS (ActiveMQ), Caching, XML, JSON.
• Experience with multiple integration technologies / frameworks.
• Must have good experience in Unix/Oracle/SQL.
• Experience in Agile Development, Scrum, and Iterative approaches.
• Experience and exposure to AWS Cloud Services and DevOps mindset and expertise is a plus Experience with Mule or any ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) is a plus.

Java Developer Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing Java-based applications.
• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design.
• Defining application objectives and functionality.
• Aligning application design with business goals.
• Developing and testing software.
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
• Producing detailed design documentation.
• Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
• Developing multimedia applications.
• Developing documentation to assist users.
• Ensuring continuous professional self-development.

Java Developer Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience with user interface design, database structures, and statistical analyses.
• Analytical mindset and good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Attention to detail.

Position: Backend Developer 1 / Backend Engineer:

Location: Bangalore

Experience:  .5 to 4 years, preferably in an agile environment

Strong Knowledge Node.js and MongoDB
Good Knowledge on Flask, SQL and other databases
Good Knowledge on Deployment Process (Nginix, Docker, AWS, Digital Ocean)
Basic Knowledge on Python