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Lead Engineer

We’re looking for a skilled Lead Engineer to join our global team! As a Lead Engineer, you’ll collaborate closely with both IT and business stakeholders to design, implement, and refine solutions across multiple projects and teams. You’ll be hands-on with technical specifications, project coordination, and agile practices, guiding your team to success through each phase of the development lifecycle.

Mandatory Skill(s)

  • Have Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field from a reputable university;
  • Have 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on expertise in agile methodologies, particularly Scrum;
  • Strong knowledge of IT architecture, particularly in microservices, REST & SOAP application services, and retail banking technology;
  • Proven track record in Java development on the J2EE platform with experience in Spring and Spring Boot;
  • Expertise in front-end frameworks like Angular and JavaScript libraries (TypeScript, jQuery);
  • Strong experience with DBMS and SQL (Oracle, PL/SQL), Git, and CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps;
  • Comprehensive understanding of agile principles, TDD, and experience in automated testing frameworks (JUnit);
  • Effective communication and presentation skills in English (C1 level or above), with the ability to interact across varying seniority levels and technical backgrounds;
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, problem-solve creatively, and drive project progress.

Desirable Skill(s)

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and present end-to-end solutions;
  • Familiarity with UML standards and architecture modeling;
  • Experience in complex, 24/7 operational environments, with a focus on scalable, resilient applications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the translation of complex business requirements into actionable technical specifications that deliver real business value;
  • Develop end-to-end solutions, breaking down requirements and identifying optimal paths forward by analyzing costs, benefits, and risks;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional squads to manage dependencies and deliver cohesive, scalable solutions;
  • Interpret business rules and functional requirements to create technical specifications with an architectural focus on system interactions, data exchanges, and transformations;
  • Act as a subject matter expert on microservices architecture, domain design, and REST/SOAP applications, ensuring robust, scalable solutions;
  • Participate in the shaping, feasibility analysis, and development of Epics and User Stories in collaboration with developers, providing technical guidance where needed;
  • Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, supporting test development, test-driven practices, and problem determination.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Kiran Kumar Pandity at kiran.kp@sciente.com quoting the job title.

Kiran Kumar Pandity
Team Lead – Technology Recruitment, (APAC)
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