Java Technical Lead

Role & responsibilities

As a Technical Lead Backend to architect and develop high-performance, cloud-native backend applications. This role requires expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud technologies. Experience in Integration and Middleware platforms is a plus.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java backend applications using Spring Boot.

• Build and manage RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring high availability and security.

• Implement microservices architecture, API gateways, and event-driven systems.

• Optimize database performance with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB while implementing caching strategies using Redis.

• Integrate asynchronous messaging systems such as Kafka and RabbitMQ.

• Deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP, working with Docker & Kubernetes for containerization.

• Manage CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.

• Implement logging, monitoring, and performance tuning using ELK, Prometheus, or Grafana.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with a strong focus on code quality.

• Develop unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability.

• Participate in code reviews and enforce best coding practices.

• Lead and mentor backend engineers, ensuring technical excellence across the team.

• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and optimize solutions.

• Conduct technical R&D and proof-of-concepts for adopting new technologies.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

• Proficiency in Java (17+), Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, and JPA.

• Expertise in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, OAuth2, JWT, and OpenAPI.

• Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB.

• Familiarity with messaging and event streaming platforms like Kafka and RabbitMQ.

• Basic cloud and DevOps knowledge, including Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab CI/CD, AWS Lambda, and Azure Functions.

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Preferred candidate profile