Happiest Minds - Senior Technical Lead - Java/Microservices Architecture

Job Description :

Senior Technical Lead - Java, Spring Boot, Angular & Node.js

Location : Bengaluru | Pune | Noida

Job Summary :

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, AWS, Angular, and Node.js. The ideal candidate should have hands-on technical leadership experience, strong architectural skills, and the ability to guide Agile teams in delivering scalable, secure, and cloud-native applications. The role involves owning architecture decisions, leading development teams, driving engineering best practices, and collaborating with stakeholders to build modern enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Technical Leadership :

- Lead end-to-end design and development of enterprise applications.

- Drive architectural discussions and technology decisions.

- Mentor and guide development teams on best practices and coding standards.

- Collaborate with architects, product owners, and stakeholders.

Application Architecture :

- Design and implement scalable Microservices-based solutions.

- Ensure adherence to design principles, coding standards, and security practices.

- Drive application modernization initiatives using cloud-native technologies.

Development & Engineering :

- Develop and review applications using Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and Node.js.

- Build RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.

- Work with NoSQL databases and distributed systems.

- Perform code reviews and technical audits.

Cloud & DevOps :

- Manage deployments and CI/CD pipelines in AWS environments.

- Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve automation and deployment efficiency.

- Utilize GitHub for source code management and release processes.

Agile Delivery :

- Lead Scrum teams and participate in Agile ceremonies.

- Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and milestones.

- Ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

Innovation & AI Adoption :

- Promote the use of AI-assisted development tools and engineering productivity solutions.

- Drive continuous improvement and engineering excellence initiatives.

Mandatory Skills :

- Java

- Spring Framework

- Spring Boot

- Microservices Architecture

- AWS Cloud

- Angular

- Node.js

- REST APIs

- GraphQL

- NoSQL Databases

- CI/CD Pipelines

- GitHub

- Agile/Scrum

- Technical Leadership

- Application Design & Architecture

Preferred Skills :

- Angular Development

- Node.js Development

- Jira

- Design Patterns

- DevOps Practices

- AWS Services

- Performance Optimization

- Security Best Practices

- AI-Assisted Development Tools

Required Experience :

- 8+ years of software development experience.

- Strong expertise in Java and Spring Boot.

- Proven experience designing Microservices-based applications.

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

- Experience with Angular and Node.js development.

- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.

- Experience implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines.

- Hands-on experience with GitHub and modern software development practices.

- Experience leading Scrum teams and driving Agile delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

- Strong hands-on technical leader.

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Experience leading distributed Agile teams.

- Ability to make architecture and design decisions.

- Passion for engineering excellence and modern application development.

- Experience driving enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives.