Technical Lead- Java

We are inviting a Fullstack Engineer to join our dynamic product team at BrandLabs. If you’re passionate about building end-to-end web applications and enjoy working across the stack, we’d love to connect!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, deploy, and maintain web applications using NextJS, Typescript, NodeJS, NestJS, and ExpressJS.
• Collaborate with the product, design, and backend teams to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following industry best practices.
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and architectural planning.
• Integrate third-party services, APIs, and tools where required.
• Ensure application performance, security, and responsiveness.

Required Skills:

• 1-2 years of hands-on experience in fullstack development.
• Strong proficiency in NextJS, Typescript, NodeJS, NestJS, and ExpressJS.
• Good understanding of RESTful APIs and microservice architecture.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for performance.

Good to Have:

• Experience building n8n workflows for automation.
• Exposure to AI/ML-based projects or AI service integrations.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.

Additional Information:

• Location: We prefer candidates based in or around Thane, Mumbai for better collaboration.

Project Links: Please share your GitHub, portfolio, or links to live projects you’ve contributed to.

Develop, record and maintain cutting edge web-based J2EE, JAVA applications.

Experience on Java Spring Framework is required.

Experience on Hibernate is required.

Experience on REST Services is required.

Object-oriented programming, design, and patterns.

Strong proficiency with:Relational database concepts and data modeling.

Good communication skills to interact with customer, understand their requirement, effectively record the requirement and implement the same. 

Clearly understand the requirement, handle a team of developers.

Design and enhance application architecture.

Full Stack Architect

• Design overall architecture of the web based platform in the space of Analytics and Application Security.
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications.
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
• Maintain code integrity and organization.
• Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements.
• Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
• Highly experienced with back-end programming languages – Python with Flask
• Proficient experience using JavaScript libraries and frameworks – ReactJS, Redux
• Proficient in Non-SQL DB like Mongo
• Well versed with Cloud Engineering like AWS
• Good Understanding of Containerisation like Docker, Kubernetes
• Application Development experience for both mobile and desktop.
• Experience with cloud message APIs and usage of push notifications.
• Understands Microservices Design.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools like Bitbucket
• Create security and data protection settings
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design
• Comfortable working on Design documentation

Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software.

• Working knowledge of NodeJS, and JAVASCRIPT, is a must.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud concepts is a must.
• Must be familiar with AWS serverless architecture.
• Must be familiar with data structure & algorithm concepts.
• Design, develop, and implement beautiful UI components to support business requirements.
• Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing.
• Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Own & Develop the REST APIs.
• Stay updated with new technologies and of changes in technologies that affect front-end web development.

Our client is a rapid growth stage Edtech start-up focused on solving the teacher shortage crisis in the US education system using technology by bringing teachers to the classrooms and giving them access to the right tools to teach students in a highly engaging manner.

They have a development center in Mumbai and they are looking to scale up the teams in Pune and Bangalore as well.

What does the role entail:

● Lead User Stories and guide senior/software engineers in the development process

● Understand architectural principles, and design patterns, and implement them from architectural artifacts.

● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to develop and implement project plans.

● Lead the development of software solutions using Microsoft Technologies, including .NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure, and other related technologies.

● Ensure the use of best practices and processes in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, and work with them to resolve technical issues and challenges.

● Work with other Engineering Managers and senior leaders to define and implement engineering best practices and processes across the organization.

● Keep up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential impact on the organization's development practices.

Must-Have Skills:

● B.E/B.Tech in computer science

● 12 to 15 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Microsoft Technologies.

● 3+ years of experience in managing teams of software developers and leading software development projects.

● Understanding of Frontend Technologies: Angular 14+

● Strong technical skills in .NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure/AWS, and related technologies.

● Understanding of Design patterns and various Architecture patterns like Domain Driven Design/Microservices.

● Strong leadership and management skills, with a proven record of accomplishment in delivering high-quality software solutions on time, with high quality and within defined KPIs.

● Good understanding of Agile software development methodologies

• Should have strong knowledge and hands-on experience in JDK 1.8+ 
•  Should have worked in Struts, Ajax, Spring MVC, Spring Boot and Angular 
• Should have strong expertise in SOA and Microservices • Experience in Insurance domain would be an added advantage
• The responsibilities of Java technical leads include working with developers to ensure quality network frameworks, mentoring junior level staff, and identifying issues that affect product delivery.
• Experience of Software Engineering Process and in Design J2EE Design Patterns.
• Code Review and Best practices, Unit Testing
• Team mentoring

• MUST HAVES:
1. Top  Mandatory Skills: 6+ Years in: JAVA / J2EE, Spring MVC ,Springboot, Microservices
2. Domain Experience:- BFSI (Minimum 2 yrs latest)
3. Joining time / Notice Period: Immediately

•  Developing both frontend and backend of application using technologies like Java,   Angular, JavaScript, HTML5.
•  Designing user interactions on web pages.
•  Designing and Developing back end API's and databases.
•  Meeting both technical and customer’s needs.
•  Seeing through a project from conception to finished product.
•  Take complete ownership of the project and deliver with good quality.
•  Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.

• Relevant experience of 8+ yrs
• Strong communication, organizational skills. Good in Agile, Scrum, Dev-Ops practices.
• Proficiency with fundamental front end languages such as HTML5, CSS and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React and Amber.
• Proficiency in Java, Springboot, Microservices
• Familiarity with database technology such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle and MongoDB.
• Good in writing quality code and Unit Tests. Good knowledge of DevOps practices.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, multi-tasker, and demonstrated team-player. You will be a lead developer responsible for the development and management of two of our customer facing websites. You should excel in working with scaling applications and frameworks.

The core skillset required is:

* Wordpress (inbuilt functions, theme and architecture level understanding)

* PHP

* MySQL

* HTML5 / CSS3

* Javascript (and related frameworks/libraries)

* Git

* RESTful APIs

Responsibilities

• Translating designs and functionality into code
• Maintaining dev and live versions of websites
• Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable code
• Develop and support software including applications, database integration, interfaces, and new functionality enhancements
• Coordinate cross-functionally with external and internal teams
• Support test and deployment of new products and features
• Participate in code reviews

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (or related field)
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Expertise in Object Oriented Design, Database Design, and XML Schema
• Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work

Mentorship and Support

* You will work directly with the Co-Founder of the business who will provide direct mentorship both around development as well as (if interested) help you cultivate business-side skills