Java Software Engineer

Job Description

Seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development and optimization of a key management system built with Java 21 , following hexagonal architecture and powered by multiple microservices. This role requires deep technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for scalable, secure software solutions. As a senior engineering leader, you’ll oversee technical execution, mentor team members, and drive architectural decisions while working on mission-critical projects involving cryptographic operations, HSMs, Kafka messaging , and Postgres database systems. What You'll Do Leadership & Architecture Lead the design, development, and testing of web and cloud-native applications. Architect scalable microservices using Java 21 , Spring Boot, Kafka, and Redis. Promote and enforce best practices in software development, code quality, and testing. Collaborate closely with Product Managers and cross-functional teams to define roadmaps and deliverables. Guide the team in applying hexagonal architecture , design patterns, and modern frameworks. Mentor engineers, conduct interviews, and contribute to team growth and leadership. Development Practices Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Design (DDD) . Define and document development workflows including branching, peer reviews, logging, and error handling. Implement secure RESTful APIs and manage asynchronous communication via Kafka . Lead technical reviews to identify anti-patterns and promote continuous code refactoring. Database & Cloud Expertise Manage secure and optimized data operations using PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization). Work on large-scale batch processing systems. Deploy containerized and serverless applications via Docker, Kubernetes, AWS ECS/Lambda . DevOps & CI/CD Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins . Work with ALM tools such as Jira , Confluence , and version control using Git . What You Bring 10+ years of experience in enterprise-grade microservices and cloud-native development. 3+ years of team leadership experience. Advanced expertise in Java (Java 21 preferred) , including features like lambda expressions, Stream API, and Completable Future. Proficiency in Spring Boot , Hibernate, and REST API development. Strong understanding of hexagonal architecture and distributed systems. Solid experience with PostgreSQL , Kafka, Redis, and secure coding practices. Familiarity with DevOps workflows, CI/CD, and test frameworks like JUnit , Cypress , WireMock .