Java Team Lead / 8-10 years experience / Mumbai

Job Description

Job Title: Java Lead Developer Experience: 8 - 10 Years Location: Thane/Vikhroli Job Type: Full-time Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Java Lead Developer with 810 years of experience to design, develop, and lead scalable and high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java Spring Boot, Microservices, and Cloud-native development, along with hands-on experience in containerization, security, and messaging systems. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the development and architecture of Java-based applications. - Design and implement microservices architecture to ensure high scalability and performance. - Develop backend services using Spring Boot, JPA, and Tomcat. - Implement API Gateway for secure API communication. - Manage Docker and Kubernetes for containerized deployments. - Handle SSL/TLS and certificate management for secure application communications. - Implement Service Mesh for microservices observability and security. - Work with Kafka and MQTT for real-time messaging and event-driven architecture. - Monitor and optimize application performance. - Collaborate with DevOps and cloud teams for seamless CI/CD integration. - Mentor junior developers and conduct code reviews. Required Skills & Qualifications: - 8 - 10 years of Java development experience, with expertise in Spring Boot & JPA. - Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and API Gateway. - Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration. - Good understanding of SSL/TLS and certificate management. - Experience with Service Mesh for microservices security and observability. - Expertise in Kafka and MQTT for real-time data streaming. - Proficiency in Tomcat application server and cloud-native deployments. - Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. - Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills. - Ability to lead teams and guide junior developers. - Educational Qualification: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Knowledge of Helm charts and Kubernetes Operators. - Familiarity with security best practices in cloud-native applications. - Experience with Spring Cloud for building distributed systems. - Familiarity with API Gateway implementation and management. - Knowledge of containerization using Docker. - Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as Angular or React is a plus.