Technical Lead (Full Stack: Java + ReactJS)

Technical Lead (Full Stack: Java + ReactJS)

Role: Technical Lead Full Stack (Java + ReactJS)

Type: EW / FTE (Randstad Digital Payroll)

Location: Chennai

Initial 45 months: Remote

Post-transition: Hybrid 3 days/week from office

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Notice Period: 20 to 45 days

Priority: High

Background Preferred:Ecommerce Domain

Must-Have Technical Skills:

• Backend: Java (preferably Java 1721), Spring Boot, Microservices
• Frontend: ReactJS with TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS
• Cloud: Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Messaging/Event-driven systems: Kafka, Solace, Azure Event Hub
• API Development: RESTful API design, performance tuning, and API security
• Database: MySQL (relational), Couchbase or MongoDB (NoSQL)
• Tools: GitHub Actions / Jenkins (CI/CD), Container orchestration (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Architecture & Leadership: System design, stakeholder management, mentoring team members

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead full-stack development efforts with 70% backend (Java) and 30% frontend (React)
• Architect and develop scalable, distributed systems with microservice patterns
• Drive engineering best practices: CI/CD, testing strategies, code reviews
• Collaborate with Product Owners, UX teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Guide junior engineers and foster a high-performance culture
• Participate in capacity planning, system design, and architectural reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Micro Frontends and Headless Commerce platforms
• API Gateway knowledge
• Experience with observability tools like Datadog, New Relic
• Exposure to Agile delivery models and cross-geography teams
• Excellent communication and leadership/mentorship abilities