MODULE LEAD - Java

Happiest Minds Technologies

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Agile
AWS
Angular
API
ASP
Azure
backend
C#
Confluence
cross-functional
CSS3
design patterns
DevOps
Docker
EC2
end-to-end
frontend
full stack
GitHub
Hibernate
HTML5
Java
JS
Jenkins
Jira
Lambda
microservices
middleware
MVC
MySQL
Node
NoSQL
PostgreSQL
React
Redis
Refactoring
specs
SQL Server
state management
TypeScript
REST APIs

About the role

Happiest Minds Technologies

Website: happiestminds.com
Job details:
Job Description

Module Lead Developer | C3

Centre of Excellence ? AI Productivity

Job Title

Module Lead Developer

Competency Level

C3

Team

CoE ? AI Productivity

Min. Experience

5 Years

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Module Lead Developer to join the Centre of Excellence ? AI Productivity team. At C3, you are a step beyond individual contribution ? you own a defined module or workstream, guide a small group of developers, and are accountable for the quality and timely delivery of your area.

You bring strong full-stack engineering skills, hands-on cloud experience, and the ability to break down requirements into well-structured technical tasks. You are beginning to influence technical decisions, mentor junior developers, and engage with stakeholders beyond your immediate team.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery & Module Ownership

Own the design, development, and delivery of one or more application modules end-to-end
Break down feature requirements into well-scoped technical tasks for the team
Ensure code quality across the module through structured code reviews and standards enforcement
Contribute to low-level design (LLD) and participate in high-level design (HLD) discussions
Proactively identify technical risks within your module and propose mitigations

Team Guidance & Collaboration

Guide and support junior and mid-level developers in task execution and problem-solving
Conduct meaningful code reviews that improve quality and build team capability
Collaborate with Technical Leads and Architects on overall solution design
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning and estimation

Stakeholder Communication & Client Engagement

Communicate module status, blockers, and technical decisions clearly to the Technical Lead
Participate in internal and client-facing technical walkthroughs and sprint reviews
Document technical designs, API contracts, and implementation decisions
Mandatory Skills
All items below are non-negotiable requirements for this role.

Backend Development ? At Least ONE of the Following

.NET Core / ASP.NET ? C#, REST APIs, Entity Framework, middleware design
Java ? Spring Boot, Spring MVC, JPA/Hibernate, service-layer design
Node.js ? Express / NestJS, event-driven patterns, REST and async APIs

Hands-On GenAI Tool Usage (CRITICAL)

Consistent hands-on use of AI coding assistants ? such as Claude Code, Cursor AI, or GitHub Copilot ? as an integral part of the development workflow for code generation, refactoring, API integration, and debugging, with the ability to critically evaluate AI-generated output and coach team members on effective usage.

Full-Stack Capability

Proficient with React or Angular ? component architecture, state management, TypeScript
Ability to own the full stack of a module including frontend, backend, and data layer
Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and handling integration edge cases

Cloud Platform ? At Least ONE

AWS ? hands-on with EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, API Gateway, IAM
Azure ? hands-on with App Services, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, storage

Communication & Collaboration

Clear written and verbal communication with team members and technical leads
Comfortable participating in or leading internal technical walkthroughs and demos
Ability to document technical decisions, module designs, and integration specs
Required Technical Skills

Software Design & Engineering Practices

Working knowledge of software design patterns ? SOLID, Repository, Dependency Injection, MVC
Familiarity with microservices concepts and inter-service communication patterns
Experience writing unit and integration tests; understanding of test coverage practices

DevOps & CI/CD

Working experience with CI/CD pipelines ? GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins
Comfortable with Docker and basic containerisation concepts
Proficient with Git ? branching strategies, PR workflows, and conflict resolution

Agile & Delivery Practices

Working experience in Agile / Scrum delivery environments
Drives estimation and planning for module tasks; flags risks early and clearly
Experience with Jira, Azure Boards, or equivalent task management tooling

GenAI & AI Productivity

Basic understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and their application in software products
Awareness of prompt engineering principles and how they improve AI-assisted development
Proactively shares AI tool learnings and best practices with the wider team
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to relational and NoSQL databases ? SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Any cloud certification at associate level ? AWS or Azure
Understanding of security fundamentals ? authentication, authorisation, OWASP basics
Experience working in Agile / Scrum delivery environments with cross-functional teams
Technology Landscape

Area

Technologies

Backend

NET Core / ASP.NET | Java / Spring Boot | Node.js / NestJS

C3 Competency Expectations

At C3, you are a reliable module owner who delivers quality, guides others, and begins to shape technical direction within your scope.

Dimension

Expected Behaviour

Module Ownership

Independently owns a module from design through delivery with minimal supervision

Technical Guidance

Actively supports junior developers through reviews, pairing, and task-level coaching

Design Contribution

Contributes to LLD and raises valid questions or concerns during HLD discussions

Agile Contribution

Drives estimation and planning for module tasks; flags risks early and clearly

AI Tool Proficiency

Confidently uses AI coding assistants and coaches team members on effective usage

Communication

Communicates module status and technical decisions clearly to leads and in team forums

Happiest Minds Technologies ? CoE ? AI Productivity ? Confidential

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