Company Overview and Culture 

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 55,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.

Company Overview:

EXL Service is a global technology and analytics company specializing in delivering innovative, scalable, and high-quality technology solutions. Our global team consists of experienced professionals in design, software engineering, analytics, and data science, committed to solving complex business problems and enabling our clients to achieve their strategic goals. We focus on solving customer business problems by delivering products designed with best-in-class engineering practices, emphasizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Job Overview:

The Application Engineering team at EXL Service seeks a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to drive the development, implementation, and management of robust cloud-native web and mobile applications. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in full-stack application development, cloud infrastructure management, and the capability to mentor and lead teams to deliver superior technical solutions. This position involves close collaboration with peers and product management to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of functional requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance web and mobile applications using Java, React, and AWS cloud services.
• Architect, build, and maintain infrastructure as code utilizing Terraform.
• Lead development efforts for mobile applications targeting both iOS and Android platforms.
• Integrate real-time communications using WebSockets.
• Monitor and manage production environments to ensure optimal performance and stability.
• Collaborate within an Agile development environment, working closely with architects, product managers, and business analysts to deliver features aligned with business objectives.
• Prepare high-quality technical documentation including design documents, test cases, and deployment guides.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and implement best practices for high-quality software development.
• Maintain a strong focus on continuous improvement and innovation, staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.

Experience:

• Minimum 9+ years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive experience with server-side technologies, especially Java and frameworks such as Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate.
• Proficiency with front-end technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6), Angular, ReactJS, or other JavaScript libraries.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, ECS, S3, Lambda, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, SQS).
• Demonstrated experience designing and building cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency with infrastructure automation using Terraform.
• Solid experience developing mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Familiarity with WebSockets, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CodePipeline.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, DynamoDB), caching strategies, and security practices.
• Experience with build tools such as Maven or npm/yarn.
• Proven experience in Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities with experience mentoring and guiding development teams.
• Ability to effectively manage both onshore and offshore teams.
• Keen eye for design, aesthetics, and responsive web development.
• Ability to identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize application performance.

Preferred Certifications:

• AWS Certified Developer – Associate or Professional

Why Join EXL Service:

At EXL Service, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to professional and personal growth. We leverage cutting-edge technologies to transform businesses and deliver exceptional value to our clients, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

EXL Service is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable laws.