Java Lead Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a talented Java Lead Developer to join our growing development team. This role is perfect for an experienced Java developer who is ready to step into a leadership position, managing a team of developers while continuing to contribute to coding and design tasks. You will lead the architecture, design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications, ensuring they meet both business and technical requirements. The role requires deep technical expertise in Java, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture, along with leadership skills to mentor a team of developers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Mentor: Lead a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to foster growth and ensure high-quality code delivery.
• Application Architecture: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure Java-based applications and microservices using the Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Cloud.
• Full Lifecycle Development: Manage the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including planning, coding, testing, and deployment of Java applications.
• Code Reviews: Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, design patterns, and development standards.
• Integration: Integrate Java applications with third-party services, APIs, and databases, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Agile Development: Work in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.
• Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks, optimize performance, and ensure the application runs efficiently at scale.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and other technical teams to define clear requirements and deliver solutions that meet business needs.
• Innovation & Technology Updates: Stay up to date with the latest Java frameworks, tools, and industry trends, and suggest new technologies or methodologies to improve processes.
• Deployment & CI/CD: Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, Maven, Docker, etc.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 6+ years of experience in Java development with 2-3 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Proficient in Java 8+, with a strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles and design patterns.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and related technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Expertise in RESTful API design, JSON, and web services.
• Strong experience with Relational Databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with Cloud Platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, etc.).
• Familiarity with JUnit, Mockito, or other unit testing and mocking frameworks.
• Proficient with version control tools, especially Git.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience with Java frameworks like Hibernate or JPA for ORM (Object Relational Mapping).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React) or full-stack development.
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and principles.
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.
• Exposure to big data technologies like Apache Kafka, Hadoop, or Spark is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person