Job Description

Job Title : Team Lead UPI & Microservices (Java)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Lead with strong hands-on experience in Java, Microservices architecture, and a solid understanding of the banking domain, especially UPI. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines, along with a proven track record of leading engineering teams and delivering robust, scalable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Lead a team of developers in designing, developing, and deploying microservice-based applications for UPI and other banking solutions.

- Work closely with architects, product owners, and QA to ensure high-quality delivery aligned with business requirements.

- Design and implement scalable, high-performance APIs and backend services using Java and Spring Boot.

- Drive the adoption of best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps automation (CI/CD).

- Oversee deployment and management of services in Docker containers, orchestrated through Kubernetes.

- Collaborate with infrastructure and DevOps teams to improve automation, monitoring, and reliability of services.

- Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis and resolution.

- Guide junior developers through code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance.

- Ensure code quality, security, and performance standards are maintained across the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

- 6+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java and Spring Boot.

- Strong understanding of Microservices architecture and RESTful API design.

- Good knowledge of the UPI ecosystem, NPCI specs, and digital payments workflows.

- Familiarity with banking domain concepts such as reconciliation, settlement, and transaction flows.

- Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes in a production environment.

- Proficiency in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.

- Solid understanding of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Strong problem-solving skills and experience handling production incidents.

- Excellent communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.