Lead Software Engineer

Hearst is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to guide a team of developers and drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise applications using AWS, Liferay DXP, Elastic Search, and AI tools. This role requires leadership in coding, security, and scalability. Collaboration with vendors and a focus on application architecture are key components.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering
• 2+ years in a lead role
• Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFormation, Code Pipeline, Code Build).
• Strong hands-on experience with Liferay DXP 7.4 in enterprise projects.
• Experience with headless development: REST APIs, GraphQL in Liferay context.
• Hands-on proficiency in Java and Python development.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with modern version control systems (GitHub).
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated self-motivation and leadership
• Fluent in Agile project management tools (JIRA, ServiceNow).