Lead Software Engineer - Full Stack (React & Java)

Lead Engineer - Target India

We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team and drive the development of modern, scalable, and high-performing applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who excels in frontend engineering (React + TypeScript) while also bringing strong backend and system design expertise.

You’ll play a critical role in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and delivering impactful solutions that scale across millions of users.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Architect

• Design and build scalable, resilient, and high-performing full-stack applications
• Own end-to-end architecture decisions across frontend systems 
• Drive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across teams 
• Ensure systems are production-ready, secure, observable, and maintainable

Frontend Engineering (Primary Focus)

• Build and architect applications using: 
  • React.js (advanced patterns)
  • TypeScript
• Design modular, reusable, and scalable UI architectures
• Optimize performance (rendering, code-splitting, lazy loading) 
• Establish and enforce frontend best practices and standards
• Work with Next.js (SSR/SSG) where applicable

Quality & Testing

• Define and implement robust testing strategies: 
  • Unit (Jest, React Testing Library) 
  • Integration & E2E (Cypress/Playwright) 
• Ensure high code quality with strong test coverage and automation
• Champion a quality-first engineering culture

Backend & Distributed Systems

• Build and maintain backend services using: 
  • Java, Spring Boot
• Develop RESTful and event-driven APIs
• Work with: 
  • Postgres, NoSQL databases
  • Apache Kafka / streaming systems
• Design systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance

System Design

• Architect solutions using modern design patterns and best practices
• Anticipate future needs and design for scalability and flexibility
• Evaluate technologies and make data-driven technical decisions
• Ensure strong observability (monitoring, logging, metrics)

Mentorship & Collaboration

• Mentor engineers and help grow technical talent 
• Collaborate across teams (product, design, engineering) 
• Lead discussions on architecture, design, and best practices
• Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor

What You Bring

Must-Have Skills & Experience

• 4 year degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation
• Strong experience in: 
  • React.js and TypeScript
  • Architecting large-scale frontend applications 
• Deep understanding of: 
  • Frontend performance and scalability
  • Testing strategies for React applications
• Backend experience with: 
  • Java, Spring Boot
• Experience with: 
  • Postgres, NoSQL databases
  • Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
• Strong system design and distributed systems knowledge
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js (SSR/SSG)
• Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
• Experience with micro-frontends
• Familiarity with GraphQL
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems
• You think in terms of systems, scalability, and long-term impact
• You care deeply about code quality, testing, and user experience
• You’re passionate about mentoring and growing others
• You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Experience Level

Senior Level