Lead Software Engineer

Lead Software Engineer (P3)

Location: Chennai, India

Experience Level: 6–10 years

About the Role:

We are looking for a hands-on Lead Software Engineer (P3 level) to join the Trimble Connect team. In this role, you will own feature development end-to-end, design and build scalable backend services, and guide junior engineers with design and coding best practices. This is a technical leadership position without people management responsibilities, ideal for someone who wants to stay deep in technology, lead by example, and grow toward an architect role.

What You'll Do:

• Design, develop, and scale robust backend microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and AWS.
• Apply strong foundations in object-oriented design, design patterns, and SOLID principles to deliver maintainable systems.
• Architect and implement REST APIs following best practices and industry standards.
• Ensure services are highly performant, resilient, and scalable, with a focus on performance optimization.
• Build and manage containerized applications using Docker and container orchestration systems (Kubernetes/ECS).
• Work with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar) for distributed and event-driven architectures.
• Leverage strong database skills, including data modeling and query optimization, to design services backed by RDBMS.
• Break down large features into smaller deliverables, delegate to junior engineers, and provide technical guidance.
• Conduct code and design reviews, raising the bar for quality and best practices.
• Drive automation in testing, deployment, monitoring, and observability.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to align on architecture and delivery.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

What We're Looking For:

• 6–10 years of professional experience in software engineering (Must Have)
• Expert in Java, Spring, Spring Boot, and microservices design (Must Have)
• Hands-on with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, etc.)
• Excellent understanding of design patterns, SOLID principles, and REST API standards
• Solid experience with Docker, containers, and modern deployment practices
• Strong knowledge of messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar)
• Proven ability to optimize performance and build services that scale
• Strong RDBMS and data modeling expertise (MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.)
• Ability to guide others technically — splitting features, delegating, mentoring, and reviewing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a growth mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in global team settings

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes and advanced container orchestration
• Exposure to frontend technologies (React/Angular/TypeScript) for full feature understanding
• Experience in distributed systems design and high-scale architecture

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate.

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter.