Java Technical Lead

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to lead the development of enterprise-grade Java applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java technologies and will be responsible for guiding the development team, ensuring high-quality code, and contributing to system design and architecture. The role involves both technical leadership and active development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based applications
• Take ownership of technical architecture, design decisions, and solution implementation
• Review code, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services
• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and estimations
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot and resolve production and performance issues

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Strong expertise in Java 8 or higher
• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA
• Good understanding of microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and system design
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle
• Understanding of CI/CD and Agile methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with distributed systems and scalable architectures

Qualification:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field