Technical Lead-Java

Java technical lead

Key Responsibilities

technical direction and quality of a software project

• Architectural Design

  : Designing and documenting the overall system architecture, including the selection of technologies and frameworks.

• Coding and Development

  : Writing high-quality, maintainable code and conducting code reviews to ensure best practices are followed by the team.

• Team Leadership

  : Mentoring junior developers, delegating tasks, and providing technical guidance to solve complex problems.

• Performance Optimization

  : Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and scalability issues in applications.

• Collaboration

  : Working with product managers, stakeholders, and other teams to define project requirements and timelines.

• Technology Advocacy

  : Staying current with emerging technologies and recommending their adoption when appropriate to improve efficiency and system performance.

Required Skill Set

A successful Java technical lead must possess a deep and practical understanding of the following technologies:

• Java

  : Expert-level knowledge of core Java principles, including concurrency, data structures, and garbage collection.

• Spring Boot

  : Extensive experience with the Spring ecosystem, particularly

  Spring Boot

  , for building robust, stand-alone applications. This includes knowledge of Spring MVC, Spring Data, and Spring Security.

• Microservices

  : Proven experience in designing, building, and deploying

  microservices architectures

  . This involves understanding principles like service discovery, load balancing, and inter-service communication.

• SQL

  : Strong command of

  SQL

  for database design, querying, and optimization. Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle is essential.

• Kafka

  : Hands-on experience with

  Apache Kafka

  for building high-throughput, fault-tolerant data pipelines and event-driven architectures.

• Lead Experience

  : Demonstrated

  leadership experience

  , including managing project timelines, delegating tasks, and fostering a collaborative team environment. This also includes soft skills like effective communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.