Lead Java Developer - Spring Boot/Microservices Architecture

We are seeking a Lead Java Developer with a strong background in designing and developing scalable microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, and cloud platforms such as AWS, and should be comfortable leading development efforts and mentoring junior developers. A key part of this role involves migrating applications from Node.js to Java, so the ability to understand and interpret Node.js code is essential.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and deployment of microservices using Java and Spring Boot.

- Oversee the migration of applications from Node.js to Java microservices, ensuring code integrity and performance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architecture, DevOps, QA, and product teams.

- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and external systems.

- Ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability of backend services.

- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code.

- Mentor junior developers and contribute to technical best practices and code reviews.

- Support DevOps activities and participate in deployment pipelines.

Required Skills & Experience :

- 5+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.

- Strong expertise in Microservices architecture and Spring Boot.

- Experience in migrating applications from Node.js to Java (must be able to understand and interpret Node.js code).

- Solid understanding of RESTful API development.

- Proficiency in working with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Experience with Docker and container-based deployments.

- Familiarity with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, ECS, etc.).

Good-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with DevOps tools : CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, Terraform, etc.

- Knowledge of event-driven architecture using Kafka or RabbitMQ.

- Exposure to performance tuning and backend optimization techniques.