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Lead Software Engineer

New Relic provides businesses with a state-of-the-art observability platform, leveraging advanced technologies to deliver real-time insights into software applications and infrastructure performance.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Engineer

New Relic is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to join their team in Hyderabad, India. This role presents an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate at a company that provides cutting-edge observability solutions to businesses worldwide. As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems using modern technologies like Java, Kafka, and Kubernetes.

The position requires a seasoned professional with 8+ years of experience who can not only architect and build complex systems but also mentor and lead a team of talented engineers. You'll be responsible for driving technical vision, establishing best practices, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet stringent performance and scalability requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices architecture, and stream processing technologies. You'll work closely with product management and design leadership to translate business requirements into scalable technical designs. The role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while solving complex challenges in the observability space.

New Relic offers a collaborative and inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated and professional growth is encouraged. The company provides comprehensive benefits and embraces a flexible workforce model that supports various work arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader who wants to make a significant impact in the observability and monitoring space while working with a talented team of engineers.

Last updated 21 hours ago

Responsibilities For Lead Software Engineer

  • Define and drive technical vision, strategy, and architectural roadmap for core components of observability platform
  • Lead design, development, and deployment of highly scalable systems
  • Act as principal subject matter expert and technical evangelist
  • Collaborate with product management and design leadership
  • Champion problem-solving methodologies and implement innovative solutions
  • Establish best practices for version control and build automation
  • Drive hiring and onboarding process for new engineers
  • Own and manage technical debt
  • Lead incident response efforts and conduct post-mortem analyses

Requirements For Lead Software Engineer

Java
Kafka
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering
  • Expert-level proficiency in Java
  • Deep hands-on experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong architectural understanding of Kubernetes and containerization
  • Mastery of Kafka for high-throughput data pipelines
  • Experience with stream processing technologies (preferably Apache Flink)
  • Proficiency with Git and build tools like Maven/Gradle
  • Strong problem-solving skills and foundation in data structures and algorithms
  • Experience in cloud cost management and optimization
  • Strong understanding of software security principles

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