Lead Technology Analyst - Full Stack Developer - React / Java

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Job Description

Job Description: Lead Full Stack Developer - React / Java Experience: 8+ years

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Full Stack Engineer to champion the development of our scalable, cloud-native web applications. In this role, you will act as a technical cornerstone—driving the architecture, writing robust code, and steering an agile team of developers toward engineering excellence. The ideal candidate bridges the gap between sophisticated backend systems (Java) and highly responsive user experiences (React), fully utilizing the depth of AWS cloud infrastructure to deliver secure, resilient enterprise software.

Technical Stack Frontend

React v15.4.0 (Legacy lifecycle methods, PropTypes)

Backend

Java 11, Dropwizard v1.3.28, Jetty v11.0.7 API: RESTful Web Services Database: PostgreSQL (JDBC {JDBI + Hibernate})

Cloud & DevOps

Linux fundamentals, AWS, Docker, CI/CD (Jenkins / GitHub Actions / AWS CodePipeline/ Gitlab CI/CD), Kubernetes (Preferred), Terraform (Good to have).

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead the technical strategy, design discussions, and system architecture. Provide hands-on guidance and regular code reviews to internal/ external teams of developers.

Full Stack Development

Architect, build, and maintain highly scalable backend microservices using Java 11 and interactive frontend interfaces using React v15.4.0 Cloud Infrastructure (AWS): Understand the basics to support the AWS team in upgrades and testing.

API & Integration Design

Design clean, secure, and documented APIs and manage integration patterns with third-party tools or messaging systems.

Data Management

Optimize relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL stores for performance, ensuring strict data protection and schema modeling practices.

DevOps Culture

Champion CI/CD pipelines to automate testing and application deployments, minimizing time-to-market while safeguarding production stability.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Partner closely with Product Managers, UX/UI Designers, and security stakeholders to translate high-level business goals into lean technical solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Expert Java Knowledge: Proven experience with Java 11 , including a deep understanding of Garbage Collection, Streams, and Concurrency.

Dropwizard Mastery

Strong experience with Dropwizard 1.3.x , including configuration, Managed Objects, and Health Checks.

React Legacy Proficiency

Deep familiarity with React 15.4 , specifically Class Components, Lifecycle methods ( componentWillReceiveProps , etc.), and Flux or Redux architectures.

Servlet Container Expertise

Experience configuring and troubleshooting Jetty 11 .

Tools & Pipelines

Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and automated CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)

Problem Solving

A "detective" mindset—able to debug complex issues within legacy frameworks and identify performance bottlenecks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with JDBI or Hibernate within a Dropwizard environment. Knowledge of CSS preprocessors (SASS/LESS) compatible with older Webpack builds. Experience in migrating legacy React applications to functional components and Hooks (v16.8+). Understanding Microservices architecture and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes). Prior experience working within strict Agile/Scrum delivery models. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company

Airbus India Private Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected] . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly.

Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.