Java Technical Lead

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Java Technical Lead with 10+ years of hands-on Java development and strong leadership capabilities. The role involves leading development teams, designing scalable microservices-based solutions, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate should be an immediate joiner or able to join within 10–15 days and be based in Mumbai or Hyderabad.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of junior and mid-level developers.
• Design and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure software solutions aligned with business requirements.
• Architect and develop microservices-based applications using modern Java frameworks.
• Take ownership of code quality, ensuring best practices in coding, unit testing, documentation, and CI/CD.
• Conduct regular code reviews and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, project managers, and technical leads.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize application, database, and system performance.
• Lead Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Drive Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) adoption and deployment automation.
• Manage stakeholder expectations related to scope, timelines, and delivery.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions to improve productivity and quality.

Qualifications and Skill

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in Java development with proven experience in technical leadership.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8+, Java EE, Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.
• Extensive experience in Microservices architecture and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka and RabbitMQ.
• Experience with RDBMS such as MySQL, Oracle, or PostgreSQL; exposure to NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Familiarity with Jira or similar project management tools.
• Basic to intermediate experience with front-end technologies such as JavaScript, React, or Angular is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is desirable.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Experience or exposure to modern technologies such as Reactive Programming, GraphQL, or event-driven architectures.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.