Lead Java Developer

As a Lead Java Developer, you will play a crucial role in building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. Your passion for mentoring, shaping architecture, and driving innovation in a modern Agile setup will be key to success in this role. - Lead and mentor a team of backend developers - Architect and build scalable microservices using Java and Spring Boot - Ensure high-quality, secure, and performant code - Collaborate across teams to deliver end-to-end solutions - Drive DevOps, CI/CD, and cloud deployment best practices Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA - Expertise in Microservices Architecture - Solid foundation in OOP, Design Patterns, and Clean Architecture - Strong skills in SQL, NoSQL (MongoDB/CosmosDB) - Cloud exposure: AWS or Azure (EC2, Lambda, S3, etc.) - Experience with REST APIs, JSON, Git, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Maven/Gradle) - Proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments - Excellent debugging, tuning, and problem-solving abilities - Strong focus on secure coding practices - Proven leadership in Agile/Scrum environments Nice-to-Haves: - Familiarity with Apache Kafka, event-driven systems - Exposure to React.js, Angular, or Node.js - Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or monitoring tools like Grafana, ELK, Prometheus - Unit/Integration testing with JUnit, Mockito, etc.,