Java Full Stack Lead cum project manager

Job Description

Primary Objective: To lead a team of Java developers, manage end-to-end technical delivery of projects, and ensure high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions aligned with business goals. Key Roles and Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership Lead and mentor the development team in designing, developing, testing, and deploying Java-based applications. Review code and ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and coding standards. Make high-level design and architecture decisions based on scalability, performance, and maintainability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, UI/UX, and Product Managers. 2. Project & Team Management Allocate tasks to team members and monitor progress to ensure timely delivery. Conduct daily standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives using Agile/Scrum methodologies. Monitor team performance, provide guidance, resolve conflicts, and foster a collaborative environment. Identify training needs and help upskill team members. 3. Stakeholder Communication Act as the point of contact between developers, senior management, and clients. Translate business requirements into technical specifications. Provide project updates, technical insights, and risks/issues to stakeholders. 4. Solution Design & Architecture Design scalable and modular backend solutions using Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.). Participate in database design, third-party integration, and cloud strategy (e.g., AWS, Azure). Define system architecture, performance benchmarks, and optimization strategies. 5. Quality & Process Compliance Ensure all deliverables are of high quality, following testing and code review processes. Enforce version control practices (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines. Drive adoption of DevOps practices and tools for smoother deployment. 6. Risk & Issue Management Identify project risks early and implement mitigation strategies. Troubleshoot critical issues and provide timely resolutions. 7. Documentation & Reporting Maintain technical documentation, including design documents, API documentation, and deployment guides. Prepare and present status reports and project documentation. Required Skills & Experience: Strong experience in Java/J2EE , Spring Boot , REST APIs , Hibernate/JPA , Microservices . Experience in frontend frameworks is a plus (e.g., Angular/React). Hands-on with SQL/NoSQL databases , cloud platforms , containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) . Proven track record of leading development teams (515 members). Good knowledge of SDLC, Agile, Scrum, and software engineering best practices. Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.