Java Technical Lead

Experience : 10+ years

Location: Chennai

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Software Development & Implementation

• Design, develop, and maintain Java applications using frameworks like Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Implement RESTful APIs, SOAP web services, and microservices-based architectures.
• Ensure code quality, reusability, and adherence to best practices.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.

2. Back-End Development & API Integration

• Develop and integrate APIs for seamless data exchange between front-end and back-end systems.
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, Spring Security).
• Work with messaging systems like RabbitMQ, Kafka for asynchronous processing.

3. Database Management

• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) for data persistence.
• Write optimized queries and stored procedures for database interactions.
• Ensure database security, indexing, and optimization for better performance.

4. Testing & Debugging

• Perform unit testing using JUnit, Mockito and integration testing for ensuring code reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot performance issues, memory leaks, and runtime exceptions.
• Implement logging mechanisms using Log4j, SLF4J.

5. CI/CD & DevOps Collaboration

• Work with DevOps teams to integrate code into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).
• Utilize containerization tools like Docker, Kubernetes for application deployment.
• Collaborate on cloud-based deployments using AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

6. Security & Performance Optimization

• Ensure application security using encryption, authentication, and secure coding standards.
• Optimize Java applications for speed and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve vulnerabilities following OWASP best practices.

7. Agile Development & Team Collaboration

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives).
• Work with product managers, business analysts, and UI/UX designers to refine requirements.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs and enhance user experience.

8. Documentation & Continuous Learning

• Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture and API documentation.
• Stay updated with Java advancements, frameworks, and best practices.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing sessions and team mentorship.

Requirements

Technical Skills:

• C ore Java (JDK 11+), Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA.
• Microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, SOAP web services.
• SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
• Version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket).
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) - optional but preferred.
• Angular development

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
• Attention to detail and passion for software development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Certifications like Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCJP), Spring Professional Certification are a plus.