Lead Software Engineer

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Engineer to join our team. As a Software Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering high-quality software solutions using the latest technologies and agile methodologies. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, guiding developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and highly available distributed systems, including microservices architecture.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify project scope, estimate effort, and justify estimates with facts
• Demonstrate expertise in Agile software development lifecycle, technical design, and whiteboarding
• Engage in technical discussions, participate in design reviews, and present technical ideas
• Deliver high-quality code that meets standards and functionality requirements
• Collaborate with Product Line Leaders to understand product requirements and vision
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to developers
• Design and develop software using a range of technologies, including:
  • Java and Python programming languages
  • Spring Framework and Django frameworks
  • Microservices architecture and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Big Data/Hadoop and NoSQL databases
  • Web development using HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS
• Ensure code quality through best practices, unit testing, and automation
• Articulate technical topics and assignments, and evangelize how our technology solves customer problems
• Participate in the design and development of microservices, including service discovery, API gateways, and circuit breakers

Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Computer Science or STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with 6+ years of experience
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Design Patterns, and programming principles in Java and Python
• Hands-on experience with:
  • Java: Spring Framework, Hibernate, and Java 8 features
  • Python: Django, Flask, and Python 3.x features
  • Microservices architecture and containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Big Data/Hadoop and NoSQL databases
  • Web development using HTML5, JavaScript, jQuery, and CSS
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work under minimal supervision, and experience working with global teams

Desired Characteristics:

• Technical expertise in Java, Python, and microservices architecture
• Experience with cloud-based platforms, such as AWS or Azure
• Strong problem-solving abilities, capable of articulating technical topics and assignments
• Experience building scalable and highly available distributed systems
• Ability to influence others, build support for ideas, and proactively identify and remove project obstacles
• Shares knowledge, power, and credit, establishing trust, credibility, and goodwill

Leadership and Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrates clarity of thinking, able to work through limited information and vague problem definitions
• Influences others, builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas
• Proactively identifies and removes project obstacles or barriers on behalf of the team
• Able to work under minimal supervision, excellent communication skills, and ability to interface with senior leadership

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: GE_power-396289815

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-12T18:42:10