Lead Java Developer

About the Role

Technical Lead (Java/Python)

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership

• Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers (Java/Python).
• Drive architectural decisions, design reviews, and code quality standards.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions and implementation plans.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and coding standards.

2. Backend Development

• Build high-performing, scalable, and secure applications using Java or Python.
• Develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend components.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Integrate with databases, cloud services, and third-party APIs.

3. Architecture & System Design

• Design distributed systems, microservice architectures, and cloud-native solutions.
• Evaluate and implement design patterns, performance tuning, and optimization techniques.
• Work with DevOps teams on CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and deployment strategies.

4. Collaboration & Project Ownership

• Work closely with Product, QA, DevOps, and Client teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Break down complex tasks, estimate timelines, and manage delivery with high accountability.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and team knowledge-sharing sessions.

5. Quality, Security & Performance

• Ensure code meets security, reliability, and data protection standards.
• Implement automated testing, monitoring, and alerting frameworks.
• Identify technical risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–12 years of hands-on development experience with

  Java or Python

  (both preferred).
• Strong experience with:
• Spring Boot / Django / Flask / FastAPI
• REST APIs & Microservices
• SQL & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)
• Cloud platforms: AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
• Strong understanding of system design, data structures, algorithms, and performance optimization.
• Experience leading engineering teams or acting as a senior developer with leadership responsibilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.