Technical Lead / Java Architect

Key Responsibilities

• Architectural Design:

  Define scalable, secure, and maintainable application architectures aligned with business needs.

• Technology Selection:

  Identify and implement suitable tools, frameworks, and platforms for optimal performance.

• Leadership Skills:

  Guide and mentor team members, ensure adherence to best practices, and drive technical excellence.

• Collaboration:

  Work closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders for seamless project execution.

• Quality Verification:

  Enforce coding standards, conduct reviews, and ensure high-quality, reliable deliverables.

• Problem-Solving:

  Address technical challenges with effective, timely solutions and risk mitigation strategies.

• Innovation:

  Encourage adoption of modern design patterns, tools, and practices to enhance systems and productivity.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-level applications using Java 8 & higher, Servlet, and JSP.
• Write clean, efficient, and testable code with JUnit.
• Handle XML processing for configuration and data manipulation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to team members.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Participate in Peer reviews and ensure quality deliverables.
• Optimize performance, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure system stability.
• Working with build tools such as ANT is a plus.

Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Java development.
• Insurance domain experience is a strong plus.
• Proven experience in leading teams or designing enterprise application architecture.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Recruitment Process

Aptitude + Coding Assessment

• Candidates will undergo an online assessment to evaluate logical reasoning, problem-solving, and programming skills.
• Shortlisted candidates from this stage will move forward.

Technical Interview

• Focuses on core technical knowledge, hands-on expertise, and problem-solving approach.
• Involves scenario-based and practical coding/technical problem discussions.

Technical + Leadership Interview

• Final round combining advanced technical evaluation with leadership qualities.
• Assesses decision-making, ownership, collaboration, communication, cultural fit, and leadership potential.