Java Lead

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and development of enterprise-scale Java applications.
• Own solution architecture for modules and domains with focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Drive monolith-to-microservices modernization and cloud adoption.
• Define coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Review architecture, code, and design for quality and maintainability.
• Mentor engineers and act as the technical escalation point for complex production issues.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices, and distributed system design.
• Working knowledge of Angular or React.
• Experience with SQL Server, MongoDB, design patterns, object-oriented programming, and scalable architectures.
• Experience with performance tuning, JVM optimization, system reliability, CI/CD, Docker, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with event-driven architectures, messaging systems, DevOps practices, monitoring, and observability tools.
• Exposure to cloud-native design, container orchestration, domain-driven design, or enterprise integration patterns.

Experience and Qualifications

• The posting states both 10 to 15 years of Java development experience and at least 8 years of Java development experience on global or enterprise projects.
• Proven experience as a Technical Lead in enterprise systems and in product development or modernization programs is required.
• A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, MCA, or an equivalent qualification is required.
• Experience with Agile or Scrum methodologies and the product development lifecycle is required.

Technology Stack

• Backend technologies include Java, Spring Boot, and REST APIs.
• Frontend technologies include Angular and React.
• Databases include SQL Server and MongoDB.
• Cloud and DevOps technologies include Azure, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and optionally Kubernetes.
• Quality tools include JUnit, Mockito, and SonarQube.

Personal Skills

• The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Very good English communication and structured, clear writing skills are required.
• The posting also seeks attention to detail, flexibility, self-motivation, teamwork, and a positive attitude.

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Benefits and Opportunities

• The posting mentions gym membership, a company pension scheme, and an employee assistance programme.
• It also describes flexible working opportunities, career progression, and occasional international travel.

Interview Process

• The stated process includes a telephone interview, an online coding test, and a final face-to-face interview.
• The listed start date is ASAP.