
Lead Software Engineer (Remote - India) at Jobgether. This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a . Lead Software Engineer. in . India. .. As a Lead Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping a highly scalable and secure identity service platform. This role offers the opportunity to design and lead critical engineering efforts while collaborating with global teams across multiple product lines. You will be hands-on in building authentication solutions, solving complex technical challenges, and ensuring performance, scalability, and security at scale. Beyond coding, you will mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and drive innovation that impacts millions of users worldwide. This is a role for someone who thrives at the intersection of leadership, technical depth, and strategic impact.. Accountabilities:. In this role, your core responsibilities will include:. Designing, developing, and leading engineering initiatives for authentication platforms using OAuth 2.0, OIDC, and SAML.. Driving the implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions built on top of Keycloak or similar IAM platforms.. Collaborating closely with product and development teams to deliver new features and elegant solutions to complex problems.. Troubleshooting and optimizing system performance, scalability, and security.. Mentoring team members, fostering technical excellence, and encouraging knowledge sharing.. Applying project management skills to coordinate initiatives that may span multiple teams and business units.. To be successful in this role, you should bring:. 7+ years of experience in software development, with expertise in Java, Ruby on Rails, and REST APIs.. Deep knowledge of OAuth 2.0, OIDC, SAML, and identity federation protocols.. Hands-on experience with Keycloak or similar identity and access management solutions.. Strong object-oriented design, analysis, and problem-solving skills.. Proficiency with relational databases such as MySQL, including schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning.. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring engineers and guiding technical direction.. Experience with cloud-based or containerized environments is an advantage.. Company Location: India.