Lead - Software Development

Role Overview lastminute.com, a pioneering European Travel Tech leader in Dynamic Holiday Packages, is looking for a seasoned Lead in Software Development to join their Bengaluru team. This is a full-time, mid-senior level opportunity where you will drive end-to-end engineering excellence, shaping scalable systems that power travel experiences for millions of customers worldwide. You will work alongside cross-functional teams to build innovative products that sit at the cutting edge of online travel technology. Key Responsibilities - Lead the complete lifecycle of Java/J2EE application design, development, and deployment - Architect systems that are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with industry best practices - Guide and mentor junior and mid-level engineers on modern development techniques and frameworks - Collaborate with product managers, architects, and business stakeholders to gather and align on requirements - Conduct thorough code reviews to uphold quality, performance, and security standards - Troubleshoot and resolve high-priority technical issues across multiple environments - Participate actively in Agile and Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning and effort estimation - Drive adoption of microservices architecture, event-driven design, and containerization practices Required Qualifications - 8 to 12 years of hands-on Java development experience - Strong proficiency in Java, J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA - Solid experience designing RESTful and SOAP-based APIs - Strong command of SQL with relational databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL - Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra is an added advantage - Exposure to messaging platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ - Working knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP - Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Jenkins, and build tools like Maven or Gradle - Deep understanding of microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and performance tuning - Strong leadership, communication, and analytical problem-solving skills Why Join Us lastminute.com continuously invests in talented professionals who push the boundaries of travel technology and keep the company at the forefront of innovation. Joining this global team means being part of a mission-driven culture that simplifies and personalises travel for millions of people every year.

- 8 to 12 years of Java development experience - Proficiency in Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate/JPA - Experience with RESTful services, SOAP, and API design - Strong SQL skills with Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL - Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra - Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQ messaging systems - Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms - Hands-on with CI/CD, Git, Jenkins, Maven, and Gradle - Understanding of microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, and event-driven architecture - Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication abilities

- Opportunity to work with a globally recognised Travel Tech brand - Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture - Exposure to large-scale distributed systems serving millions of users - International team environment across worldwide offices