We are seeking an experienced Java Tech Lead to lead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-grade Java applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, and modern application architecture, along with proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams.

As a technical leader, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, mentoring developers, ensuring high-quality code delivery, and collaborating with architects, product owners, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead a team of Java engineers through the complete software development lifecycle.

- Design, develop, and maintain enterprise applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.

- Build secure, scalable, and high-performance RESTful APIs.

- Provide technical leadership by defining architecture, coding standards, and development best practices.

- Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, security, and performance.

- Guide the team in designing distributed systems and integrating messaging solutions using Kafka.

- Collaborate with frontend developers for full-stack feature delivery using ReactJS where required.

- Design and optimize MongoDB and relational database schemas, queries, and performance.

- Drive CI/CD implementation and release automation using Jenkins.

- Work closely with Solution Architects, Product Owners, Business Analysts, QA Engineers, and DevOps teams to ensure successful project delivery.

- Estimate work, plan sprint activities, identify risks, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.

- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level developers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions.

- Resolve complex production issues and provide technical support during critical releases.

- Communicate project status, technical decisions, and delivery progress with business stakeholders and onshore teams.

- Continuously improve engineering practices, application performance, security, and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience :

Technical Skills :

- 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java application development.

- Minimum 3+ years of experience leading development teams as a Tech Lead.

- Expert knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Microservices architecture.

- Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs.

- Good experience with ReactJS for full-stack application development.

- Strong knowledge of MongoDB and relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, or SQL Server.

- Experience with Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.

- Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.

- Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, and clean coding principles.

- Experience with Git and modern version control practices.

- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes is an advantage.

- Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is desirable.

Leadership & Soft Skills:

- Proven experience leading and mentoring engineering teams.

- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.

- Ability to drive technical discussions and influence architectural decisions.

- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

- Experience in Financial Services, Banking, or Capital Markets domain is preferred.

- Relevant certifications in Java, Cloud, or Agile methodologies are an added advantage.

Why Join Us?

- Work on large-scale enterprise applications using modern technologies.

- Lead talented engineering teams and influence technical direction.

- Exposure to cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.

- Collaborative, innovation-driven work culture.

- Hybrid work model with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.