Lead Software Engineer - Java Fullstack

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Information Technology • Other • Software • Analytics
The Role
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will design and build scalable services and user experiences, drive best practices, and mentor a team. You'll need extensive experience in full stack development with Java and React, along with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
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Lead Software Engineer (P3) — Java (Full Stack)About Trimble

Trimble is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works. We build connected solutions that help customers bring, build, construct, create, and grow—improving productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across industries.

Role Summary

The Lead Software Engineer (P3) is a hands-on full stack role with strong backend ownership (Java + Spring Boot) and solid frontend delivery (React). You’ll design and build scalable services and user experiences, drive engineering best practices, and mentor a small team to deliver reliable, high-performance software.

Key Responsibilities
  • 5–10 years of experience in full stack development using Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS

  • Experience in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

  • Strong frontend experience with ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

  • Experience in building responsive web applications using frameworks like Bootstrap

  • Hands-on experience with state management libraries like Redux (GraphQL is a plus)

  • Good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases

  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Jira, Git, Bitbucket

  • Familiarity with code reviews, system design discussions, and best coding practices

  • Experience in debugging and resolving production issues

  • Strong collaboration with QA, DevOps, and Product teams

  • Ability to own and deliver modules end-to-end

  • Experience in mentoring team members and improving team productivity

Qualifications & Experience
  • B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MS in Computer Science or related field

  • 5–8+ years of experience in software development

  • Strong experience in backend development using Java

  • Experience in product-based or tier-1 organizations preferred

Technical Skills

Mandatory

  • Java (Java 8/11/17+)

  • Spring Boot 

  • React

  • HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)

  • RESTful API design; microservices architecture

  • OOP, design patterns, scalable system design

Databases

  • Relational: MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle (schema design, complex queries, indexing, performance tuning)

  • NoSQL: MongoDB, Amazon DynamoDB

  • Understanding of SQL vs NoSQL use cases; distributed/high-scale data systems

DevOps & Tools

  • Git

  • Maven / Gradle

  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar

  • Postman or similar API testing tools

Good to Have

  • Cloud: AWS / GCP / Azure

  • Docker, Kubernetes

  • Messaging: Kafka, SNS, RabbitMQ

  • Caching: Redis; performance tuning

  • Spring Security

  • AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub-Copilot , Cursor)

Soft Skills
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

  • Clear communication and stakeholder management

  • Ability to mentor and lead small teams

  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Supervisory Responsibility
  • Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 engineers

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Join a Values-Driven Team: Belong, Grow, Innovate. 

At Trimble, our core values of Belong, Grow, and Innovate aren't just words—they're the foundation of our culture. We foster an environment where you are seen, heard, and valued (Belong); where you have an opportunity to build a career and drive our collective growth (Grow); and where your innovative ideas shape the future (Innovate). We believe in empowering local teams to create impactful strategies, ensuring our global vision resonates with every individual. Become part of a team where your contributions truly matter. 

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Skills Required

  • 5-10 years of experience in full stack development using Java, Spring Boot, and ReactJS
  • Experience in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices architecture
  • Strong frontend experience with ReactJS, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Good understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Experience in CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, Jira, Git, Bitbucket
  • Experience in mentoring team members and improving team productivity
  • B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech / MS in Computer Science or related field

Trimble Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Trimble and has not been reviewed or approved by Trimble.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility An employee stock purchase plan with a discount and lookback, plus RSUs in some roles, makes equity participation accessible. The ESPP is often highlighted as a standout part of the package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave in the U.S. is characterized as solid and well-regarded. This support is repeatedly positioned as a strength within the broader benefits offering.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO is described as generous, with some groups using flexible or unlimited models. Paid holidays and flexible time-off approaches contribute meaningfully to work-life support.

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The Company
HQ: Sunnyvale, CA
10,001 Employees

What We Do

Trimble is transforming the way the world works by delivering products and services that connect the physical and digital worlds. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics enable customers to improve productivity, quality, safety and sustainability. From purpose built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble software, hardware and services are transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB), visit: www.trimble.com. Trimble products are used in over 141 countries around the world. Employees in more than 30 countries, coupled with a highly capable network of dealers and distribution partners serve and support customers worldwide. As the market leader in most of our businesses, we offer a compelling value proposition to our customers based on productivity, return on investment and environmental stewardship. Come position yourself with an innovative industry leader and position yourself for success.

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