Lead Full Stack Developer (AWS Mandatory)

Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable full-stack solutions in the retail and consumer order management domain, owning capabilities end-to-end. Build modern, highly scalable applications using JavaScript/React/Vue.js on the frontend and Java with Spring/Camel & Node.js frameworks on the backend. Drive cloud-native development on AWS while ensuring operational excellence, scalability, resilience, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor engineers, and promote engineering best practices in a highly collaborative environment with an AI-first mindset.

Essential functions

• Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance of scalable full-stack applications and services.
• Build modern frontend applications using JavaScript, React, and Vue.js.
• Develop backend services using Java, Spring, Apache Camel, and Node.js.
• Design and implement automated tests using Cucumber, JUnit, and related testing frameworks.
• Implement cloud-native solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and S3.
• Design event-driven architectures using JMS, Kafka, DynamoDB, and Amazon MQ.
• Implement observability, monitoring, and alerting using Splunk and SignalFx.
• Own build, release, CI/CD pipelines, and production support activities for team-owned services.
• Maintain engineering hygiene through GitHub workflows, branching strategies, PR reviews, code quality, and collaboration practices.
• Demonstrate an AI-first mindset by leveraging AI-powered developer tools such as Cursor to improve productivity and learning.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to engineering best practices and innovation initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with stakeholders and work independently as a stand-alone engineer when required.
• Ensure system stability, incident resolution, and continuous operational improvement.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and modern frontend frameworks such as React and Vue.js.
• Strong backend development experience with Java, Spring Framework, Apache Camel, and Node.js.
• Experience designing and implementing automated tests using Cucumber and JUnit.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services including Lambda, Step Functions, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, and S3.
• Experience with event-driven architectures using JMS, Kafka, DynamoDB, and Amazon MQ.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Splunk and SignalFx.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins and GitHub workflows.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives.
• Experience leading teams in a collaborative engineering environment.

Would be a plus

• Experience in retail and consumer order management domains.
• Exposure to large-scale distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools and AI-assisted engineering workflows.
• Passion for mentoring engineers and driving engineering excellence.
• Interest in exploring and adopting emerging technologies and innovation practices.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.