Java Team Lead (5+ years of experience in Java, with at least 2+years of experience in lead role)

Company Description

Empay Software Solutions specializes in providing cutting-edge solutions and services for the financial services industry, particularly in electronic and mobile payment verticals. Since our founding in 2008, we have remained committed to delivering innovative and effective solutions in the transaction processing and payment services domain. Our mission is to help our clients become and stay pioneers in the industry. Our team combines technological expertise with in-depth knowledge of the retail payments business.

Role Description

We are hiring an experienced Java Team Lead with a strong technical background and leadership capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee the design, development, and deployment of Java-based applications and provide mentorship to a growing development team.

Experience: 5+ Years (Including 2+ Years in a Lead Role)

Location: Infopark Kochi | Work Mode: On-site (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of Java-based applications.

• Review, test, and debug team members’ code to ensure code quality and performance.

• Drive SDLC processes, timelines, and deliverables in coordination with cross-functional teams.

• Provide technical mentorship, assign tasks, and support junior developers.

• Ensure the application is secure and aligned with OWASP guidelines and industry best practices.

Key Requirements:

• 5+ years of Java development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.

• Proficient in Spring MVC, Spring Boot, Spring Security, JPA, Hibernate, HTML/JSP/React, and Eclipse.

• Strong database expertise in SQL Server or Oracle.

• In-depth understanding of OWASP vulnerabilities, DAST, SAST, and familiarity with security tools such as Burp Suite, OWASP ZAP, and SonarQube.

• Experience in microservices architectures and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

• Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience in Banking, EFT, and Card Payments domain is a strong plus.