The Role
Leads hands-on design and development of scalable full-stack platform modules and microservices using Java, Node.js, and React. Owns the software lifecycle from requirements through deployment and monitoring, contributes to AI-driven and agentic workflows, mentors engineers, reviews code, and improves performance, security, observability, CI/CD, and system integrations across hardware and visualization layers.
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Key Information
- Location: Vikhroli, Mumbai
- Workplace type: Hybrid
- Experience level: 5 - 10 years
- Key Skills: Java 17, Spring MVC, Node, Restful services, React, AWS
- Relocation Assistance- Yes
About Freespace (afreespace.com)
We’re a workplace technology company helping organizations to achieve three key outcomes:
Right size, right design: Enabling informed decisions using real-time data to achieve portfolio optimization and the right workplace design
Smart building automations: Streamlining processes by simplifying complex seating requirements and through occupancy-driven control and automation
Exceptional employee experiences: Maximizing the benefits of the office by providing employees with the tools to find and reserve spaces, connect with each other and enjoy optimal working conditions
To achieve these outcomes, we provide an integrated platform that delivers actionable workplace intelligence, through a real-time analytics platform, workplace sensors, employee experience app, signage and space management solutions. We have recently been recognized with a nomination for the IFMA New York Awards of Excellence in the Sustainability category, underscoring their achievements in fostering adaptive, efficient, and sustainable work environments.
About Role
We are looking for a hands-on Module Lead to join our Platform Team, responsible for designing and delivering core components that power our SaaS ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a full-stack engineer with strong technical leadership skills, experience in Node.js, Java, and React, and a forward-looking understanding of AI-driven and agentic system architectures.
You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable services, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in our platform capabilities.
On a Day-to-day Basis
- Lead the design and development of platform modules and microservices using Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), and React.
- Work with the product team, architects, and other engineering teams to design solution, challenge assumptions to ensure successful executions, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure platform components.
- Contribute to the architecture and integration of AI-driven and agentic workflows to enhance automation, intelligence, and system adaptability.
- Own the full software development lifecycle – from requirement analysis to deployment and monitoring.
- Review code, enforce best practices, and mentor junior developers in modern engineering principles.
- Drive continuous improvements in system performance, scalability, and observability through Automations.
- Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and performance standards.
- Largely hands-on with coding, at the same time, you are the mentor for your team who helps them break complex problems into more manageable tasks that can be easily estimated
- Design and develop end to end working pipeline from hardware to the visual representation layer.
- Collaborate in DevOps and CI/CD processes for smooth and reliable releases.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5–10 years of professional experience in full-stack development with demonstrated technical leadership.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Backend: Node.js (Express/Nest.js), Java (Spring Boot / Micronaut).
- Frontend: React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.
- Database: MySQL / MongoDB / Graph DB and familiarity with ORM frameworks.
- Deep understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures.
- Exposure to AI Agentic architecture – including LLM integration, prompt orchestration, workflow agents, or AI automation frameworks (Claude, Lama, OpenAI API, etc.).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS).
- Experience with WebSocket, HTTP, and similar communication protocols.
- Experience in CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) and infrastructure-as-code concepts.
- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Behaviours and Mindset
- Extremely customer focused; willing to go the extra mile to ensure a high level of service to the customer.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Able to communicate clearly with a range of stakeholder verbally and written.
- A positive, ‘can do’ attitude. Able to be flexible and agile when needed to support the business demands.
- Is proactive about their own development; curious and interested and willing to learn about new product and services as Freespace grows is product base.
- A strong interest in technology, particularly electronics.
- The ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment and adapt to new ad-hoc requirements.
- Being able to learn from mistakes and not making the same mistakes twice.
- A strong commitment to quality; motivated to consistently do a high-quality job to the best of their ability.
- Able to think and act commercially.
- Excellent team worker; steps up to help the team succeed when needed.
Skills Required
- 5–10 years of professional full-stack development experience with demonstrated technical leadership
- Hands-on backend experience with Node.js, Express or Nest.js, and Java with Spring Boot or Micronaut
- Frontend development experience with React, TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
- Experience with MySQL, MongoDB, or graph databases and ORM frameworks
- Deep understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven architectures
- Exposure to AI agentic architecture, including LLM integration, prompt orchestration, workflow agents, or AI automation frameworks
- Familiarity with AWS cloud platforms
- Experience with WebSocket, HTTP, and similar communication protocols
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines such as GitHub Actions or Jenkins and infrastructure-as-code concepts
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Freespace provides workplace management software for global enterprises, helping organizations design, operate, and sustain hybrid workplaces. Its platform combines desk and room booking, workplace optimization, space-management planning, occupancy sensors, real-time analytics, digital wayfinding, and employee-experience tools. By connecting workplace data and operational technology, Freespace enables businesses to improve employee experience, optimize office capacity, reduce real-estate costs, and support more efficient, sustainable workplaces.
