SRINAV - Java Lead Developer - J2EE/Microservices Architecture

Description :

Senior Developer Skill Requirements - CGI

1. Technical Skills :

Expertise in Java & Jakarta EE :

- Expert level proficiency in Java SE (minimum Java SE 11, preferred Java SE 17/21)

- Deep knowledge of Jakarta EE specifications, including JPA (EclipseLink), CDI, EJB, JAX-RS and

Annotation Processing (Jakarta EE 10).

- Experience with Jakarta EE containers (Websphere Liberty or similar).

Cloud Platforms :

- Hands-on experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Understanding of cloud-native development practices, including containers (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures.

Asynchronous Programming :

- Proficiency in asynchronous programming paradigms using technologies like JMS, Kafka, or

RabbitMQ.

- Familiarity with patterns to deal with asynchronous complexity like SAGA, command-response-

pattern or inbox / outbox.

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) :

- Experience designing and implementing solutions following DDD principles.

- Strong understanding of strategic and tactical DDD, including bounded contexts, aggregates, entities, and repositories.

- Ability to translate principles like hexagonal architecture into practical software design.

Distributed Systems :

- Knowledge of distributed system patterns like eventual consistency.

- Experience designing systems for high availability, scalability, and resilience in a cloud

environment.

APIs and Microservices :

- Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs.

- Knowledge of microservices architecture like self-contained systems and tools like Quarkus or MicroProfile.

Databases :

- Strong experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL).

- Deep understanding of central data modeling, transaction handling and concurrency control concepts.

- Knowledge of data storage best practices in distributed and asynchronous systems.

Software Development Ecosystem :

- Hands-on experience of industry standard dev tools like source code management (Git), CI/CD (Jenkins, ArgoCD) and runtime tools (Docker / Podman).

2. Architecture & Design :

Solution Architecture :

- Ability to define and oversee the systems architecture in line with the principles of DDD and cloud-based infrastructure.

- Experience in creating high-level and low-level designs, addressing scalability, maintainability, and performance.

Event-Driven Architecture :

- Experience designing and building event-driven architectures, ensuring decoupling of services and efficient message passing.

Security :

- Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability prevention strategies in cloud environments.

3. Team Leadership :

Mentorship :

- Ability to mentor junior and mid-level developers, guiding them through complex design and implementation challenges.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the development team.

Collaboration :

- Strong collaboration with other teams (DevOps, QA, Product Management) to ensure alignment on technical and business goals.

- Experience working in agile development environments (Scrum/Kanban).

4. Problem-Solving & Innovation :

Complex Problem-Solving :

- Ability to identify and solve complex technical problems, especially in areas related to system concurrency, data consistency, and distributed processing.

Technical Innovation :

- Stay updated with the latest advancements in Jakarta EE, DDD, and cloud technologies, promoting their adoption when appropriate.

- Strong track record of driving innovation and introducing best practices.

5. Soft Skills :

Strong Communication :

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to convey technical ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non technical stakeholders.

Decision-Making :

- Ability to make well-informed decisions under pressure, particularly in high-stakes scenarios involving the production system.

Adaptability :

- Comfortable with evolving technologies and environments, especially with the rapid changes in cloud and asynchronous systems.