Lead Software Engineer

Hearst is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to lead a team and drive end-to-end delivery of enterprise applications, focusing on AWS, Liferay DXP, Elastic Search, and AI. This role involves technical leadership, collaboration, and hands-on development, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate combines technical depth with strong leadership skills.

Requirements

• 8–10 years of experience in software engineering
• 2+ years of experience 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
• Hands-on proficiency in Java and Python development
• Elastic Search configuration
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)
• Experience with modern version control systems (GitHub)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated self-motivation, leadership, and driving capabilities
• Experience with Agile project management tools (e.g., JIRA, ServiceNow)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities