About the Company

A growing cloud-based software organization focused on building intelligent, automated solutions for compliance, financial reporting, and business operations. The company delivers secure, scalable platforms used by global clients across regulated industries. With a strong engineering culture and emphasis on cloud-native development, the team works on modern technologies to simplify complex workflows and deliver reliable, high-quality software solutions.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Technical Lead with 12+ years of professional experience to lead the design and development of enterprise-grade applications. This role requires strong technical expertise, architectural thinking, and leadership capabilities. You will guide development teams, influence technical decisions, and ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable solutions across the full software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and architecture of Java-based applications.
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Review code, guide refactoring efforts, and maintain high code quality.
• Design and oversee implementation of RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and security initiatives.
• Oversee implementation of unit testing, integration testing, and automation strategies.
• Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to release planning and delivery commitments

Experience & Expertise

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in Java development.
• Strong experience with Java 8+, Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, and JPA.
• Deep understanding of OOP principles, design patterns, and system architecture.
• Proven experience designing and leading microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful services and API design.
• Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience working with cloud platforms and cloud-native applications.
• Solid experience with Git, branching strategies, and code reviews.

Tools & Methodologies

• Experience with Maven or Gradle build tools.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD practices and DevOps collaboration.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Leadership & Soft Skills

• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-driven leader with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Good to Have

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Exposure to cloud-native architectures and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with event-driven systems and messaging platforms.
• Interest in emerging technologies and modern engineering practices.