Job Description

9 - 12 Years
2 Openings
Chennai, Kochi, Trivandrum

Role description

Job Summary

We are looking for a

Senior Technical Lead / Associate Architect

with

8-12 years

of experience in software development and solution architecture. This role requires a hands-on technologist with strong expertise in

Java or Node.js

, cloud-native development using

AWS or Azure

, and architectural design of scalable, maintainable systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical leadership, mentoring capabilities, and a passion for building high-quality, high-performance enterprise solutions.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Technology Expertise & Development Leadership

Lead the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications using Java or Node.js. Provide hands-on coding expertise, participate in code reviews, and support developers with troubleshooting and problem-solving. Guide the team on software engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks.

2. System Design & Architecture

Design low-level architecture for distributed systems with a focus on modularity, maintainability, error handling, and performance. Ensure alignment with architectural principles and participate in architectural review sessions. Advocate for clean code practices, reuse, and maintainability.

3. Cloud-Native Development & DevOps

Build and deploy cloud-native applications using

AWS or Azure

, leveraging microservices, containers (Docker/Kubernetes), and serverless technologies. Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and operational excellence. Ensure secure development practices and cloud security compliance.

4. Agile Development & Best Practices

Work within an Agile environment (Scrum/Kanban) to ensure timely and quality delivery. Promote TDD, code modularity, reusable components, and performance optimization. Support continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) strategies.

5. Requirements Analysis & Stakeholder Collaboration

Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand and refine requirements. Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.

6. Mentorship & Code Quality Assurance

Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team. Conduct code reviews, enforce development standards, and drive quality assurance processes. Encourage a culture of learning, innovation, and continuous improvement.

7. Solution Structuring & Implementation Support

Assist in solution structuring and design activities based on overall architectural guidance. Provide technical insights for feasibility analysis and solution proposals. Support solution deployment and ensure compliance with performance, scalability, and security requirements.

Must-Have Skills

8-12 years of hands-on experience in software engineering and architecture. Expertise in

Java and/or Node.js

, with strong grasp of data structures, design patterns, and best practices. Experience with architectural patterns:

Microservices, SOA, N-Tier, Event-Driven Architecture

. Strong hands-on experience with

AWS or Azure

, including:

+ Serverless computing (e.g., Lambda, Azure Functions)
+ Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
+ CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) and working knowledge of DevOps practices. Proficiency in

SQL and NoSQL databases

, including data modeling and query optimization. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and debugging skills. Strong communication and leadership skills with a proven ability to mentor and manage teams.

Good-to-Have Skills

Experience in the

Healthcare industry

. Exposure to

modern front-end frameworks

like

React

or

Angular

. Knowledge of

API gateways

,

message brokers

(e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and event-driven design patterns. Familiarity with

security best practices

, compliance standards, and data privacy regulations. Experience with test automation, monitoring, and performance tuning.

Skills

Software Architecture,Java,Node.Js,cloud technologies

About UST

UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world's best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients' organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact--touching billions of lives in the process.