Java Technical Lead - Spring Boot/Microservices Architecture

We are looking for a seasoned and dynamic Java Lead Developer to join our fast-paced, forward-thinking engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will design and develop robust microservices, ensure code quality, and mentor developers across the team. Youll be involved in end-to-end software development lifecycle, from architecture to deployment, and champion best practices in Agile, DevOps, and cloud-native environments.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, ensuring adherence to high coding and delivery standards.

- Collaborate with architects and product managers to translate business requirements into scalable, efficient technical solutions.

- Design, develop, and maintain cloud-native microservices using Java, Spring Boot, and relevant backend technologies.

- Oversee and enforce secure coding standards and code reviews for quality and performance.

- Lead sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives as part of Agile/Scrum teams.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines and automate infrastructure with tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.

- Troubleshoot complex system issues and guide root cause analysis and resolution.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, DevOps, and Frontend teams to ensure smooth delivery of features.

- Manage project timelines, deliverables, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.

- Maintain technical documentation, including system design and operational procedures.

- Ensure service reliability, performance tuning, and system monitoring using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, etc.

- Conduct POCs and provide technical leadership in evaluating new technologies, patterns, and practices.

- Own the lifecycle of backend components including performance monitoring, refactoring, and technical debt resolution.

Required Qualifications :

- Minimum 8 years of backend development experience using Java (11+), Spring Boot, JPA/Hibernate

- Proven experience in Microservices Architecture and distributed systems

- Strong understanding of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and Clean Architecture

- Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL

- Proficiency in RESTful APIs, JSON, Git, CI/CD pipelines

- Cloud deployment experience on AWS or Azure

- Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized environments

- Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning skills

- Strong understanding of secure development principles, OWASP standards

- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and leading development sprints

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with event-driven systems and Apache Kafka

- Exposure to Terraform, CloudFormation, or other infrastructure-as-code tools

- Basic knowledge of Frontend frameworks such as React.js, Angular, or Node.js

- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack

- Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks