Java/Node.js Lead - Spring Boot/Microservices Architecture

About The Company :

ARA's client is a design and development studio specializing in web and mobile solutions using technologies like React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Vue, NodeJS, and Python. With 500+ global clients across industries such as healthcare, finance, education, and real estate, they offer services including UI/UX design, product management, DevOps, QA, and API development. A registered service provider for Google since 2017, they are known for open-source projects like NativeBase, BuilderX, and Vue Native. They operate from offices in Bangalore, India, and London, UK.

The Role :

Seeking a seasoned Tech Owner (Java/ NodeJS) with a strong background in Core Java/ NodeJS, AWS, and Performance Engineering to work on critical banking modules. This role requires hands-on technical leadership, coordination with multiple internal and external stakeholders, and active ownership of APIs and solutioning.

Key Responsibilities :

- Act as the Technical SME for the assigned EPIC and drive solution discussions

- Review and approve designs and user stories with a focus on performance, security, and NFRs

- Lead technical conversations with OBP, product processors, and interfacing platforms

- Drive service discovery, troubleshooting, and clarification of technical blockers

- Work alongside squads, Enterprise Architects, and Engineering Managers on overall solutioning

- Track and resolve technical impediments, and coordinate across pods and teams

- Ensure accurate API documentation and maintain knowledge repositories

- Escalate unresolved technical issues to program managers where required

Skills Required :

- Strong hands-on experience with Core Java (Java 17 preferred) or Node.js

- Expertise in Spring Boot and microservices architecture

- Cloud experience : AWS (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudWatch) or equivalent

- Sound understanding of REST APIs with focus on security, performance, and error handling

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and API documentation

- Excellent communication and leadership skills this role is architecture-focused, not coding-intensive

- Proven experience in solutioning, code reviews, and system design

Qualifications & Experience :

- 7+ years of experience

- B.Tech/BE