Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager with a strong technical background in Java development. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing software development projects, leading technical teams, and delivering enterprise-level applications.

The candidate must have strong knowledge of Core Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and application architecture, along with excellent project management and client-handling skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

- Manage end-to-end software development projects from planning to delivery.

- Lead and manage Java development teams and ensure timely project delivery.

- Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.

- Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, developers, QA, and DevOps teams.

- Conduct project status meetings and provide regular progress updates.

- Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges and ensure timely resolution.

- Lead Agile/Scrum activities, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Provide technical guidance and support to development teams.

- Review technical designs, application architecture, and coding standards.

- Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and solution design.

- Ensure application quality, performance, scalability, and security.

- Manage multiple projects and handle stakeholder expectations.

Technical Skills:

- Strong experience in Core Java and Java 8/11/17 or above.

- Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring MVC.

- Excellent understanding of Microservices architecture.

- Experience with REST APIs, Hibernate, and JPA.

- Strong knowledge of OOP concepts, Design Patterns, and Multithreading.

- Experience with SQL databases such as Oracle, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

- Knowledge of Kafka or RabbitMQ.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.

- Strong understanding of application architecture and system design.

Project Management Skills:

- Strong experience in Agile and Scrum methodologies.

- Experience with JIRA and Confluence.

- Project planning, estimation, scheduling, and delivery management.

- Resource allocation and team management.

- Client communication and stakeholder management.

- Risk management and problem-solving skills.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

- 14-17 years of overall IT experience.

- Minimum 5+ years of experience in technical leadership or project management roles.

- Strong background in Java development and enterprise application projects.

- Experience managing and mentoring technical teams.

- Proven experience in handling client-facing projects.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

- PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.

- Experience managing large-scale enterprise applications.

- Experience working with distributed teams.

- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.