Tech Lead – Fullstack Developer (Java + React.js)

About Us

We believe the future of software development is AI-native — where engineers operate at a higher level of abstraction and quality remains non-negotiable. 

Incubyte is a software craft consultancy where the “how” of building software matters as much as the “what”.  

We partner with companies of all sizes, from helping enterprises build, scale, and modernize to early-stage founders bring their ideas to life. 

Our engineers operate in an AI-native development model, using AI as a collaborator across the SDLC to accelerate development while upholding the discipline of software craftsmanship. Guided by Software Craftsmanship and Extreme Programming practices, we build reliable, maintainable, and scalable systems with speed, without compromising quality. If this way of building software resonates with you, we’d like to talk. 

Our Guiding Principles 

These principles define how we work at Incubyte. They are non-negotiable. 

Relentless Pursuit of Quality with Pragmatism 

  We build high-quality systems without losing sight of delivery. 

Extreme Ownership 

  We take responsibility end-to-end for decisions, execution, and outcomes. 

Proactive Collaboration 

  We collaborate closely, challenge each other, and solve problems together. 

Active Pursuit of Mastery 

  We continuously improve our craft and raise our bar. 

Invite, Give, and Act on Feedback 

We seek, give, and act on feedback to get better every day. 

Ensuring Client Success 

We act as trusted partners and focus on real outcomes, not just output. 

Experience Level

This role is ideal for engineers with 3+ years of experience who are passionate about building high-quality software using modern Java technologies and Angular.

As a Software Craftsperson (SC-II), you'll work in product teams that take full ownership—from design and development to deployment—following eXtreme Programming (XP) practices such as pair programming, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and test-first development.

What You'll Do as a Software Craftsperson

• Own feature-level design, delivery, and quality across backend and frontend applications.
• Build reliable, maintainable, and testable software using clean code principles and disciplined engineering practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, designers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Work in an AI-native development model by leveraging AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining engineering quality.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by mentoring peers and refining engineering practices.
• Participate in modern development workflows including CI/CD and collaborative software development.

Requirements

What You'll Bring

Backend – Java

• 3+ years of Java development with strong fundamentals.
• Experience with Micronaut or Spring frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design principles, and design patterns.
• Good knowledge of Java Collections and Multithreading.
• Experience with Hibernate ORM.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Gradle or Maven.
• Experience writing unit tests using JUnit.

Frontend – Angular

• Hands-on experience building scalable applications using Angular and TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of Angular fundamentals including:
• Components
• State Management
• Data Binding
• Routing
• Directives
• Pipes
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Database & DevOps

• Experience working with relational databases.
• Experience debugging and performance tuning applications.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Aspect-Oriented Programming (AOP) frameworks.
• RxJS for reactive programming in Angular.
• Fundamental SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure.
• Familiarity with observability and monitoring best practices.

AI-First Development

You'll be expected to embrace AI as an integral part of the development workflow by:

• Leveraging AI tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Augment, and Claude Code to accelerate software development.
• Using AI to identify potential bugs, code smells, and performance issues early in the development lifecycle.
• Applying prompt engineering techniques to improve AI-assisted development.
• Evaluating AI-generated code for correctness, performance, maintainability, and security.
• Continuously exploring and adopting emerging AI-powered tools and engineering workflows.

Benefits

Life at Incubyte

We are a remote-first company with structured flexibility. Teams commit to shared rhythms during core hours, ensuring smooth collaboration while maintaining autonomy. Twice a year, we come together in person for a co-working sprint and once a year for a retreat—with all travel expenses covered.

Our environment is built for crafters: pairing, refactoring, experimenting with AI, and pushing the boundaries of software excellence. We are all lifelong learners, and our work is our passion.

Perks

• Dedicated learning & development budget.
• Sponsorship for conference talks.
• Comprehensive medical & term insurance.
• Employee-friendly leave policies.
• Home Office fund.
• Medical Insurance.

Software Engineer

Company Introduction

Since 1983 company has been an innovative software business, that has continued to grow year on year due its continued

success. With ongoing market developments and investment within the company, exciting times are ahead of the team!

The Role-

We are looking for a full stack engineer to join our team. We ideally hire engineers who are comfortable across the full stack, but

we know you will have a preference about being on the front-end or back-end. As long as you're happy to work on both sets of

tasks – you should carry on reading!

Our Technology

• Front-end: JavaScript, Angular (or good understanding of React, Vue JS, Knockout JS or similar)

• Back-end: C#, ASP.NET, Web API, MVC, Entity Framework

• Database: SQL Server. Knowledge of non-SQL databases is a plus

• Cloud: Microsoft Azure, AWS

Responsibilities-

• Design of the overall architecture of the web application

• Implementation of a robust set of services and APIs to power the web application

• Building reusable code and libraries for future use

• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability

• Implementation of security and data protection

• Translation of UI/UX wireframesto visual elements

• Integration of the front-end and back-end aspects of the web application

Additiontionalresponsibilitiesfor Project Lead

• Active participation in design\build cycle of the software engineering life cycle (prototyping, architecture, detailed design,

development, testing and deployment).

• Providing expertise in technical analysis and solving technical issues during project delivery.

• Code reviews, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements.

• Collaborate with product management and engineering to define and implement innovative solutions for the product

direction, visuals and experience.

• Requirement gathering and understanding, analyze and convert functional requirements into concrete technical tasks and able

to provide reasonable effort estimates

• Mentor and develop skills of junior software engineers in the team.

Tech Skills and Qualifications

• Contract Length : 1 year

• Software Engineering Degree with 3-5 years of experience.

• Expert knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js, good understanding of Angular and JavaScript testing frameworks (such as Jest,

Mocha etc.)

• Good understanding of Cloud Native architecture, containerisation, Docker, Microsoft Azure/AWS, CI/CD, and DevOps

culture.

• Knowledge of cloud-based SaaS applications/architecture.

• Practical experience in the use of leading engineering practices and principles.

• Practical experience of building robust solutions at large scale.

• Appreciation for functions of Product and Design, experience working in cross-functional teams.

• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs. desktop), and optimizing output to

match the specific platform.

Key Responsibilities would include: 

1. Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level Java applications. 

2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, and implement solutions. 

3. Develop & customize the application using HTML5, CSS, and jQuery to create dynamic and responsive user interfaces. 

4. Integrate with relational databases (RDBMS) to manage and retrieve data efficiently. 

5. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices and coding standards. 

6. Participate in code reviews, debugging, and testing to ensure high-quality deliverables. 

7. Troubleshoot and resolve issues in existing applications and systems. 

Qualification requirement - 

1. 4 years of hands-on experience in Java / J2ee development, preferably with enterprise-level projects.

2. Spring Framework including - SOA, AoP and Spring security 

3. Proficiency in web technologies including HTML5, CSS, jQuery, and JavaScript.

4. Experience with RESTful APIs and web services.

5. Knowledge of build tools like Maven or Gradle

6. Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle) and experience with SQL.

7. Experience with version control systems like Git.

8. Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) 

9. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to details.

Location : Bengaluru, India

Type : Full-time

Experience :4-7 Years

Mode :Hybrid

The Role

We're looking for a Full Stack Engineer who thrives on building high-performance applications at scale. You'll work across our entire stack—from optimizing PostgreSQL queries on 140M+ records to crafting intuitive React interfaces. This is a high-impact role where your code directly influences how sales teams discover and engage with prospects worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Build and optimize REST APIs using Django REST Framework handling millions of records
• Design and implement complex database queries, indexes, and caching strategies for PostgreSQL
• Develop responsive, high-performance front-end interfaces with Next.js and React
• Implement Redis caching layers and optimize query performance for sub-second response times
• Design and implement smart search/filter systems with complex logic
• Collaborate on data pipeline architecture for processing large datasets
• Write clean, testable code with comprehensive unit and integration tests
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical planning

Required Skills

• 4-7 years of professional experience in full stack development
• Strong proficiency in Python and Django/Django REST Framework
• Expert-level PostgreSQL knowledge: query optimization, indexing, EXPLAIN ANALYZE, partitioning
• Solid experience with Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with state management (Zustand, Redux, or similar)
• Working knowledge of Redis for caching and session management
• Familiarity with AWS services (RDS, EC2, S3, CloudFront)
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile development workflows

Nice to Have

• Experience with Elasticsearch for full-text search at scale
• Knowledge of data scraping, ETL pipelines, or data enrichment
• Experience with Celery for async task processing
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and modern UI/UX practices
• Previous work on B2B SaaS or data-intensive applications
• Understanding of security best practices and anti-scraping measures

Our Tech Stack

Backend

Python, Django REST Framework

Frontend

Next.js, React, Zustand, Tailwind CSS

Database

PostgreSQL 17, Redis

Infrastructure

AWS (RDS, EC2, S3, CloudFront), Docker

Tools

GitHub, pgBouncer

Why Join Us

• Work on a product processing 140M+ records—real scale, real challenges
• Direct impact on product direction and technical decisions
• Modern tech stack with room to experiment and innovate
• Collaborative team environment with a focus on growth
• Competitive compensation and flexible hybrid work model

🎯 Role Overview

We are a UK-based SaaS company powering online ordering, POS, and mobile apps for restaurants and takeaways. We already serve 1200+ clients on our legacy platform and are migrating to a modern Python-Django, React, Flutter, microservices stack hosted on OVH Cloud.

We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Architect/Lead based in India (preferably Kerala) who can:

• Audit and stabilize our current build,

• Deliver MVP in weeks, not months,

• And evolve into the future CTO of the company.

This role is high-impact: you’ll work closely with the UK leadership team and lead a growing India-based engineering group.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Ownership

• Review and refactor existing codebase (Django backend, Flutter apps, React admin).

• Define clean architecture, APIs, and service boundaries.

• Simplify into a stable MVP (modular monolith first, microservices later).

• Delivery Management

• Enforce agile sprints (2-week cycles).

• Set up CI/CD pipelines, test automation, QA cycles.

• Ensure smooth and secure deployments on OVH cloud.

• Hands-On Development

• Lead by example — write/refactor core backend/frontend code.

• Mentor and guide 3 in-house developers (transitioning from PHP/Opencart).

• Scaling & Future Roadmap

• Prepare system for multi-language support, payments, POS integrations.

• Define a 12–24 month tech roadmap aligned with business goals.

• Explore AI-assisted coding/testing to boost team productivity.

• Leadership

• Act as technical counterpart to business leadership in the UK.

• Build and lead a strong India-based engineering team as we scale.

✅ Required Skills & Experience

• 7–10 years professional development experience, with at least 3 years leading teams or projects.

• Strong hands-on expertise in:

• Python-Django (backend, APIs, ORM, migrations)

• Flutter (cross-platform apps)

• React (admin dashboards)

• DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, cloud deployments)

• Proven track record of shipping SaaS products from MVP → production.

• Experience cleaning up/refactoring messy codebases.

• Ability to mentor mid-level and junior devs.

• Bonus: Experience with restaurant/retail tech, POS, or fintech/payments.

🚀 Desirable Traits

• Pragmatic “builder” mindset → knows how to cut complexity and ship fast.

• Hands-on problem solver, not just a PowerPoint architect.

• Ambition to grow into CTO role (lead a larger tech org, own platform strategy).

• Strong communicator — can bridge between UK business team and India dev team.

💼 What We Offer

• Competitive salary for senior-level (₹12 -  ₹18 lakhs INR / year depending on experience).

• Future CTO track opportunity.

• Chance to lead the rebuild of a SaaS platform already trusted by 1200+ businesses.

• Direct collaboration with UK leadership, high ownership and visibility.

📌 How to Apply

Send CV + GitHub/LinkedIn. In your cover note, describe:

• A time you had to rescue a struggling project.

• Your experience with Django + Flutter + React in one product.

• Why you’d want to grow into CTO responsibilities.

Job Description below :

Required Skills

BSc/B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or an equivalent field.

7-10 years' solid commercial experience in software development using experience using Java8, Spring boot, Hibernate, Spring Cloud and related frameworks.

Experience with Angular 8+ versions, B.J‹JS 6, IS/TypeScript

Knowledge of HTML/CSS

Good understanding of Design Patterns

Proficiency with SQL database development, including data modelling and DB performance tuning

Ability to work with customers, gather requirements and create solutions independently

Active participation within and among teams and colleagues distributed globally

Excellent problem-solving skills, in particular a methodical approach to dealing with problems across distributed systems.

Agile development experience

Desired Skills

Experience with angular forms

Experience with dynamic forms/ dynamic angular components

Experience with java Spring boot

Knowledge of Kafka Stream Processing

Understanding of secure software development concepts, especially in a cloud platform

Good communication skills.

Strong organisational skills.

Understanding of test management and automation software (e.g. ALM, Jira, JMeter).

Familiarity with Agile frameworks and Regression testing.

Previous experience within the Financial domain.

Responsibilities:

• Lead technical processes and designs with a focus on reliability, scalability, and maintainability.

• Review developmentteam code to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

• Mentor junior developers and foster talent development.

• Collaborate with Infrastructure teams for optimal hosting environments.

• Define scalability and performance benchmarks for applications.

• Ensure compliance with performance, privacy, and security requirements.

• Validate test plans for security and performance adherence.

• Support business and technical presentations related to technology solutions.

• Mitigate risks by following procedures and monitoring controls.

• Develop cost-effective solutions aligned with business requirements.

• Implement best practices consistent with corporate standards.

• Partner with cross-functionalteams to ensure project success.

• Manage software development lifecycle and drive process improvements.

• Estimate costs for modules/projects, including effort and expenses.

• Research and evaluate technologies for solution design.

• Construct end-to-end application architecture.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s or equivalent experience preferred.

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.

• 6+ years of active development experience in Java/J2EE-based applications.

• Expertise in Hibernate, JPA, Spring, and Spring MVC.

• Exposure to XML/XSD, JSON, and similar data presentation components.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

• Experience developing and working with REST APIs using the Spring Boot framework.

• Knowledge of IBM MQ and messaging protocols like JMS.

• Proficiency in Unix/Linux OS and shell scripting.

• Strong database and PL/SQL skills.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as GIT, Jenkins, JoCoCo, and Maven.

• UI framework experience with Angular, NodeJS, and NPM is a plus.

• Familiarity with CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and related UI frameworks (jQuery, React, Angular) is a plus.

• Understanding of Agile development methodology.

Job Insights - Must-Have Skills:

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.

• 6+ years of active Java/J2EE development experience.

• Expertise in Hibernate, JPA, Spring, and Spring MVC.

• Familiarity with microservices architecture.

• Experience developing REST APIs using Spring Boot.

Our front-end applications are written in React with TypeScript using Gatsby and Next.js. For our REST and GraphQL APIs we use TypeScript and NodeJS, with PostgreSQL and ElasticSearch behind the scenes.

All of our services are hosted on AWS using Elastic Kubernetes Service. CI/CD is handled by Jenkins, with automated Docker builds and deployments to staging. We use Github and JIRA to help us keep on top of our tasks, manage and host our code.

We have a strong culture for testing. We are individually responsible for our work and are immensely proud of the quality we produce. We try and automate as much of the testing as possible.

We have a learning and development budget for keeping up to date which can be spent on conferences, courses, and even books. We encourage sharing what we learn with the rest of the team and the wider community.

We are truly cross-functional: as well as designers and product managers, our teams include data analysts, mortgage advisers and marketing specialists. We’re focused on results: meetings are banned two days a week, and if you need to work from home to finish a project or leave early to manage your energy we encourage you to take it.

About the Role

• Develop scalable web applications for award-winning consumer-facing financial tools
• Develop quick internal admin tools for analysts to create and maintain critical rule sets around consumer financial data
• Integrate new external APIs from vendors or other teams into platform
• Work with UX and design team to transform wireframes into living products
• Build new REST and/or GraphQL endpoints for representing our data to consumer applications
• Own full development requirements and implementation, release management, QA regression scripts, and deployment to containerized production environments
• Communicate results and impact to business stakeholders

About You

• Experience with Node.js and a UI framework (React a plus)
• Experience with unit, integration and end to end testing tools and practices
• Experience with documenting, creating, and consuming REST APIs (GraphQL a plus)
• Keen eye for detail when translating design and requirements into working code
• Proficiency with security requirements, authentication and authorization layers (OAuth2, Google Sign-in)
• Aware of front-end performance implications and best practices
• Familiarity working in the cloud, especially as it pertains to the front end: (Amazon S3 or Azure Blob, Cloudfront, Cloudflare, Fastly, etc.)
• Familiarity with tag and event tracking libraries (e.g. Segment, Google Analytics)
• Fluent at using Git
• Excellent communication, collaboration and writing skills
• You feel comfortable that our values - being brave, investing in each other, making it simple, and owning it - reflect aspects of your personality and approach to work.