Lead Java Microservices developer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities: 1. Technical Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of Java Microservices and front-end developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. Stay actively involved in development tasks, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, maintainable code. 2. Full-Stack Development: Design and develop scalable systems using Java, Spring Framework, and Spring Boot for backend development. Develop rich, responsive user interfaces using React, Angular, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to deliver seamless user experiences. Ensure optimal integration of front-end and back-end components for customer-facing applications. 3. System Integration Maintenance: Build and maintain systems responsible for integration between client and external services, including wireless carriers and other business partners. Develop and consume Microservices, REST/SOAP APIs, and XML web services. 4. Production Support: Lead outage bridges and perform root cause analysis for production issues. Utilize tools like Dynatrace, ELK, and database queries to monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues. 5. Automation Cloud Deployment: Leverage tools like Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform for automated deployments. Work on cloud platforms like AWS, implementing and supporting cloud-based solutions. 6. Client Engagement Reporting: Serve as the primary point of contact for both offshore and onshore teams, ensuring clear and effective communication with clients. Use tools like Jira and Excel for project tracking and reporting progress to stakeholders. 7. Incident Management: Analyze and resolve incidents across tech stacks, identifying patterns and collaborating with development teams to prevent future issues. Prepare comprehensive incident and outage reports to drive continuous improvement. Technical Expertise: o Backend: 5+ years of experience with Java, Spring Framework, Spring Boot, relational databases, JMS/Kafka/RabbitMQ, and deployment to application servers (e.g., Weblogic). o Front-End: Hands-on experience with React, Angular, and Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) for building responsive user interfaces. Development Experience: o 8-10 years of experience in core Java and multi-stack development, working in continuous release environments. Production Expertise: o Extensive experience with multithreaded enterprise Java applications, monitoring, and troubleshooting production issues using tools like Dynatrace and ELK stack. o Ability to run quick database queries and perform health checks on the system. Cloud Automation Skills: o Familiarity with AWS Cloud, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, and Terraform. Industry Knowledge: o Previous experience with telecommunications clients is a plus. Soft Skills: o Excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly for client-facing engagements. o Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. o Adaptability to thrive in fast-paced environments and handle multiple priorities. Experience Level: 12-15 years total experience, with 8-10 years in hands-on development and expertise in full-stack technologies.