Lead Engineer / Associate Architect

Description :

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to support application modernization and refactoring initiatives. The role involves redesigning legacy application components, optimizing database interactions, and supporting migration to modern infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities :

- Lead application refactoring initiatives, including database upgrades and migration activities

- Redesign transaction management and concurrency handling where required to improve system reliability and performance

- Implement modular packaging strategies by breaking down monolithic applications into logical, maintainable components

- Review and optimize performance-critical components, including database queries and application interactions

- Coordinate integration activities related to database migration and schema alignment

- Support containerization efforts and validate deployments in the target cloud environment

- Collaborate with solution architects on modernization design and implementation decisions

- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level developers during development sprints

Requirements :

- 8 - 12 years of hands-on experience in Java development

- Strong experience working with modern Java versions (Java 8/11/17/21)

- Proven experience developing and maintaining servlet-based applications on Apache Tomcat

- Strong understanding of JDBC, SQL, and transaction management

- Experience working with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle

- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning skills

- Understanding of containerized deployment concepts

- Exposure to AWS or other cloud environments