Lead Java Engineer

Job Title: Java Lead Developer About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Java Lead Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in Spring Boot and RESTful API development. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive end-to-end solution design, ensure high-quality code delivery, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers to deliver robust and maintainable backend solutions.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, best practices, and adherence to design standards.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, and QA teams to define technical requirements and deliverables.
• Optimize application performance and ensure system scalability and reliability.
• Manage deployment pipelines, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and provide technical guidance on system design and integration.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements in the tech stack.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in backend development using Java (8 or above).
• Strong expertise in Spring Framework, particularly Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data.
• Proven experience in building RESTful APIs and integrating with external systems.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native applications.
• Proficiency with RDBMS (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and familiarity with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Prior experience in leading teams or acting as a technical mentor is mandatory.

Good to Have:

• Experience with Docker / Kubernetes and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP).
• Knowledge of messaging systems like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automation tools.