IT Lead Engineer - Java

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-performance, scalable, and maintainable web services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Architect and design complex systems, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, front-end engineers, and QA to define and implement new features.
• Develop and enforce unit testing practices and troubleshoot complex production issues.

Experience

• 8 to 10+ years of experience in Java development with strong expertise in Spring (and Spring Boot) framework.
• Proven experience in RESTful API design.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience in leading and mentoring development teams
• Experience in managing US stakeholders
• Should have worked on Project proposal
• Experience in Technical GAP analysis and documenting
• Exposure to provide alternate solutioning
• Experience in Estimation using WBS technique

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, ORM, and related technologies.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
• Must have experience in security practices like OAuth, JWT, and API security
• Should have worked on Workflows tools(eg: Camunda, jBPM) and rules engines (eg: Drools,..etc)
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS
• Exposure to Containerization, API Gateway etc

Nice to Haves

• Experience with frontend technologies like React.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins

Familiarity with AI initiatives