Lead Engineer, Security Operations

Job Summary: JOB DESCRIPTION – Lead Engineer (Privacy & AI Governance) Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India THE JOB – We’re looking for a Lead Engineer who is passionate about technology and has a strong desire to learn and grow their skills. This role will be responsible for leading a team of developers, driving hands-on development, and ensuring delivery of high-quality software products. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Java and related technologies, actively contribute to development, guide team members, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This position reports to the Senior Director - Product & Technology. WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO  Strong Core Java Experience and advanced working knowledge of J2EE (Java 17/21, REST, Webservices and JDBC), Hibernate and Web Services-related technologies.  Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience in J2EE Development  Minimum 6 years of experience in Maven and Spring MVC 4.0 and spring boot  Strong hands-on experience with Core Java, J2EE & SOA Architecture  Great knowledge of Agile Project management including Scrum and Kanban. Ability to write effective stories as required.  Should have SQL & RDBMS skills and developer experience on databases like MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle.  6+ years of experience in working with AWS.  Extensive experience developing applications using Open-Source Frameworks, IDEs, and Java Application Servers.  Experience working with Elasticsearch and Kafka  Experience with performance tuning to the speed, efficiency, and scalability of Java-based applications.  Experience on working with CI/CD pipelines.  Excellent Debugging / Troubleshooting skills  Excellent Communication Skills.  Ability to pick up any ad-hoc technology and continuous curiosity for new technologies on the horizon. EXPERIENCE - 8 to 12 years SKILLS Required  Strong Core Java Experience and advanced working knowledge of J2EE (Java 17/21, REST, Webservices and JDBC), Hibernate and Web Services-related technologies.  Strong SQL & RDBMS skills and developer experience on databases like Cassandra, MySQL, SQL Server, and Oracle.  6+ years of experience in working with AWS. Including using Serverless, Docker and K8S  2–4 years of experience in a Lead Engineer or technical leadership role. Nice to have  Design and develop microservices using Spring Boot, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.  Experience working with Kafka and NoSQL Platforms (Cassandra preferred).  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.  Working closely with DevOps teams for deployment and configuration management.  Basic familiarity with AI-powered tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Claude, ChatGPT) to assist with code generation, script automation, and building simple agents that automate routine engineering tasks. YOU (BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS)  You are autonomous and proactive  You focus on results and desired outcomes and how best to achieve them  You can consider multiple approaches and recommend the best technical direction  You can work with minimal supervision and improve a small team through mentorship and leadership  You can solve complex technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation  You promote cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables  You maintain and foster relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries  You are passionate about technology, software development and transformation  You desire to continually improve your own skills, and ability to transfer that to the skills of others LIFE AT TICKETMASTER We are proud to be a part of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. Our vision at Ticketmaster is to connect people around the world to the live events they love. As the world’s largest ticket marketplace and the leading global provider of enterprise tools and services for the live entertainment business, we are uniquely positioned to successfully deliver on that vision. We do it all with an intense passion for Live and an inspiring and diverse culture driven by accessible leaders, attentive managers, and enthusiastic teams. If you’re passionate about live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you. Our work is guided by our values: Reliability - We understand that fans and clients rely on us to power their live event experiences, and we rely on each other to make it happen. Teamwork - We believe individual achievement pales in comparison to the level of success that can be achieved by a team Integrity - We are committed to the highest moral and ethical standards on behalf of the countless partners and stakeholders we represent Belonging - We are committed to building a culture in which all people can be their authentic selves, have an equal voice and opportunities to thrive. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. CULTURE We’re fans who help fans everywhere get into the live events they love. A proud division of Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster has changed the way the world connects with their favorite artists, teams, and shows, and we continue to shape innovation every day. We’re not just selling tickets (though we do that better than anyone else), we’re enriching lives one amazing experience at a time. And we think that’s pretty amazing. If you’re passionate about the magic of live entertainment like we are, and you want to work at a company dedicated to helping millions of fans experience it, we want to hear from you. We have a ‘Fan First’ mindset, placing customers at the heart of everything we do. Whether working behind the scenes or engaging directly with the ‘Fan’ you will be part of a culture that supports and enriches the fan experience. Your work, our passion… delivering world class experiences – Fan First Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.