Job Role : Full Stack RoR Lead
Job Locations : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Required Experience : 6 - 8 Years
Skills : Ruby on Rails or Python / Django, solid frontend skills, AWS
Lead Full Stack Developer (India-based) Location : India (Hybrid Bangalore / Chennai preferred)
Were looking for an experienced Lead Full Stack Developer to join our India-based engineering team. This role involves leading design and development efforts across backend, frontend, and cloud infrastructure layerswhile working closely with global product and engineering stakeholders. Youll be hands-on with code while also mentoring developers, owning technical decisions, and shaping scalable, high-performing software systems.
Ideal candidates bring deep experience in Ruby on Rails or Python / Django, solid frontend skills, and a strong grasp of modern cloud-native development with AWS.
Key Responsibilities Leadership :
- Lead technical design and delivery of backend services and full-stack features
- Collaborate with architects and product stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Serve as SME on core platform components and system architecture decisions
- Drive adoption of engineering best practices : code reviews, testing, performance optimization, and Development :
- Write and review production-quality code in Ruby on Rails and / or Python / Django
- Contribute to frontend development using Implement and optimize database models and queries using PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Build and manage services on AWS (EC2 / ECS, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
Team Collaboration & Delivery Oversight :
Support sprint planning, estimation, and execution in Agile teamsWork with cross-shore teams to ensure smooth handoffs, clear communication, and alignment on prioritiesLead technical discussions and unblock delivery challenges & Growth :Coach junior developers through technical guidance and code reviewsContribute to hiring and onboarding efforts for the India teamAdvocate for a culture of engineering excellence, feedback, and continuous Qualifications :8+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership roleStrong hands-on expertise with Ruby on Rails and / or Python / DjangoExperience building applications backed by PostgreSQL or MySQLSolid knowledge of AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-native architecturesExposure to frontend development using React, JavaScript, HTML / CSSFamiliarity with Git, CI / CD pipelines, and automated testing practicesStrong problem-solving, architectural thinking, and communication Qualifications :Professional experience scaling web applications in production environmentsDeep understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and distributed systemsAbility to mentor and guide teams across time zonesExperience leading agile delivery in fast-paced product teamsPassion for clean, maintainable code and modern Engineering practices(ref : hirist.tech)