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Greetings from Photon!!
Who are we?
Photon has emerged as one of the world s largest and fastest-growing Digital Agencies. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100 on their Digital initiatives and are known for our ability to integrate Strategy Consulting, Creative Design, and Technology at scale. Please visit to learn more about us, how we work, and our customer case studies.
For this role, We are targeting minimum 8 years of experience. This is open for Fulltime or W2 Contract, not open for C2C.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Java Full Stack Development Lead to oversee and drive the development of cutting-edge web applications.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in both front-end and back-end development, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a proven track record in delivering high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of fullstack developers in the design, development, and maintenance of web applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and UX/UI design to deliver comprehensive solutions.
- Drive the technical direction of projects, ensuring best practices in coding standards, code reviews, and software architecture.
- Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
- Implement responsive and intuitive front-end interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Conduct performance tuning, code optimization, and mainta in the overall health of the software applications.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team remains at the forefront of innovation.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8 years of experience in software development, with a focus on Java Fullstack development.
- Proven experience in leading and managing development teams.
- Strong proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and related backend technologies.
- Extensive experience with front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (Angular, React, or Vue.js).
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Experience with version control systems (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with database systems, both SQL and NoSQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Understanding of security best practices in web application development
