Senior Technical Lead - Spring Boot, React.js, Java

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with deep experience ( 6 to 9 yrs. ) in designing and building scalable, high-performance systems using Java, Spring Boot, React/Next.js , and cloud-native architectures . This role will play a key part in driving the technical direction for our modern eCommerce platform, helping to shape system architecture, streamline distributed workflows, and lead the development of robust, enterprise-grade solutions.

You’ll work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to deliver highly responsive, secure, and maintainable applications. We’re seeking someone who can operate both strategically and hands-on — someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves to solve hard problems, while also influencing long-term platform decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable full-stack applications using Java (Spring Boot) for the backend and React/Next.js with TypeScript on the frontend

Define system architecture patterns for distributed systems , ensuring resilience, scalability, and maintainability

Develop and optimize RESTful APIs , microservices, and integration with messaging systems like Kafka, Solace, or Azure Event Hub

Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and other engineers to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Champion best practices in code quality, CI/CD, testing, and performance optimization

Guide junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Participate in architecture reviews, system design discussions, and capacity planning

Skill Requirements

Strong experience with Java, Spring Boot , and React / Next.js / TypeScript in production systems

Deep understanding of system design principles , distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native patterns

Experience integrating with event-driven architectures using Kafka, Solace, or similar

Strong knowledge of API security, identity management, and performance tuning

Exposure to relational (MySQL) and NoSQL (Couchbase, MongoDB, etc.) databases

Comfort working in Agile environments, collaborating across teams, and influencing stakeholders

Ability to balance hands-on development with architectural decision-making

Other Requirements

6+ years of full stack development experience with emphasis on Java, Spring Boot, and React/Next.js

2+ years designing distributed, event-driven systems

Hands-on experience working in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)

Proficiency with microservices, REST APIs, message queues , and streaming technologies

Experience with Micro Frontends , Headless Commerce platforms, or API gateways

Proven experience building scalable, distributed applications in an enterprise environment.

Solid knowledge of databases, APIs, and modern development best practices .

Demonstrated ability to work in Agile teams and deliver high-quality software on time.

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