Lead Software Engineer - Backend

Location:Bangalore
Years of Experience: 6-8 Years

About the function:

At MakeMyTrip (MMT), technology is at the heart of everything we do. As a leading player in the travel industry, we leverage cutting-edge solutions like AI, machine learning, and cloud infrastructure to create seamless and innovative travel experiences. We prioritize a tech-first mindset, where our engineering teams lead the charge in transforming the way people travel.
Our culture encourages collaboration, creativity, and thought leadership, empowering engineers to challenge the status quo and develop impactful, game-changing solutions. At MMT, you'll work with the latest technologies, continually push boundaries, and have the chance to shape the future of travel.
Join us and become part of a forward-thinking, tech-driven organization that thrives on innovation and continuous learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work on core coding assignments along with code review.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to your team, ensuring high-quality code and development best practices.
• Lead the design and development of complex software systems, taking ownership of both the architecture and execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features that exceed user expectations.
• Innovate and deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that can handle the growing demands of our expanding user base.

What you’ll bring to the table:

• B.Tech/BE from a premier institute.
• 6-8 years of experience with high scale tech-product companies.
• Extensive hands-on experience with Java/J2EE, with a deep understanding of cross-platform development.
• Experience in managing projects and making architecture decisions.
• Expertise in Agile practices and familiarity with continuous integration and delivery processes.
• Ability to tackle complex problems and produce high-impact, scalable solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Bonus for experience in a start-up/product-focused environment.

What Makes Us Awesome?

At MMT, we don’t just build software, we create experiences that redefine how people travel. Our passion for innovation, customer-centric mindset, and technology-driven approach set us apart in the industry. With a leadership team that values empowerment and a collaborative environment that encourages bold ideas, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team committed to transforming the travel experience. Join us, and let’s shape the future of travel together.