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Lead Software Engineer - Java with GEN AI

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IndiaChennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaPune, Maharashtra, IndiaHyderabad, Telangana, IndiaFull-timePosted Sep 29, 2026

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Developer to support AI adoption activities using GitHub Copilot across customer teams. The role involves coaching developers on effective GitHub Copilot usage, helping teams improve development efficiency, supporting onboarding/adoption activities, and enabling AI-assisted development best practices.

Responsibilities

Coach and guide development teams on the effective use of GitHub Copilot Help developers leverage AI-assisted coding for code generation, code optimization, documentation, and unit testing Understand team development workflows and recommend Copilot best practices Support onboarding, adoption, and post-adoption activities for customer teams Conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, demos, and hands-on workshops Collect adoption metrics, feedback, and improvement opportunities from teams Prepare user guidance, process documentation, and best-practice documents Coordinate with Scrum and support teams for issue resolution and enablement activities Participate in client-facing discussions, status meetings, and adoption reviews Requirements 8+ years of experience in software development 1+ years of team leading experience Hands-on proficiency in Java 8+ Expertise in Microservices, REST API, and System Design Knowledge of Gen AI fundamentals and Prompt Engineering Strong knowledge of Agile and Scrum methodologies Familiarity with GitHub Copilot and AI-assisted development tools Understanding of SDLC, coding standards, and developer workflows Competency in communication, coaching, and stakeholder management Strong problem-solving abilities Ability to work with cross-functional and client-facing teams Proficient communication skills in English (B2 level or higher) Nice to have Experience with Python, Angular, or other modern development languages and frameworks Familiarity with GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices Exposure to AI/GenAI tools and developer productivity solutions Background in platform adoption or support activities

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