Lead Fullstack Engineer (Java & ReactJS)

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 15-25 LPA)

Min Experience: 8 years

Location: Chennai

JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Lead Full Stack Engineer with strong expertise in Java and ReactJS to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable web applications. This role requires a hands-on technical leader who can architect robust backend services while building high-quality, responsive frontend applications.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including architecture, QA, DevOps, and product stakeholders to deliver high-performance, secure, and maintainable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable full stack applications using Core Java, Spring Boot/Spring MVC, and ReactJS
• Architect and develop robust RESTful APIs and ensure seamless frontend-backend integration
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into reusable, high-quality React components
• Implement responsive and accessible UI designs ensuring cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
• Drive best practices in performance optimization, scalability, and application security
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code aligned with established coding standards
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level developers
• Participate in architecture discussions, sprint planning, and Agile ceremonies
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root cause analysis
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the tech stack

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in full stack development
• Strong proficiency in Core Java
• Solid experience with Spring Boot and/or Spring MVC frameworks
• Extensive hands-on expertise in ReactJS development
• Strong command of JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.)
• Proven experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Deep understanding of React concepts including state management, routing, and component lifecycle
• Experience with unit testing frameworks such as JUnit and Jest
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge of software design principles, data structures, and system architecture
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with build tools such as Maven, Webpack, Vite, and npm
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of UI/UX best practices and accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Core Skills

• Core Java
• Spring Boot / Spring MVC
• ReactJS
• RESTful APIs
• Cloud (AWS preferred)
• CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration