Lead Java Developer

Job Description: Lead Java Developer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Java Developer to lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, cloud technologies, and database management. This role involves technical leadership, hands-on development, code reviews, architecture decisions, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of enterprise applications using Java and related technologies.
• Develop scalable and maintainable applications using Java, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and microservices architecture.
• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate applications with internal and external systems.
• Define technical architecture, coding standards, development guidelines, and best practices.
• Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and support.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Design and optimize database solutions using SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Implement application security using Spring Security, OAuth 2.0, JWT, and related frameworks.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, architects, QA teams, and DevOps engineers.
• Troubleshoot complex application issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Develop unit, integration, and automated tests using JUnit, Mockito, and related testing frameworks.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, Git, Maven or Gradle, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.
• Monitor application performance, scalability, reliability, and production stability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, sprint planning, technical discussions, and release management.
• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to existing applications and development processes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 12+ years of experience in Java software development, including technical leadership responsibilities.
• Strong proficiency in Java 8 or later, including Java 11, 17, or 21.
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Spring Data.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, REST APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Hibernate, JPA, JDBC, and ORM frameworks.
• Proficiency in SQL databases such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Experience with messaging technologies such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, Maven, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, leadership, and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with event-driven architecture and cloud-native application development.
• Knowledge of system design, high availability, fault tolerance, and application scalability.
• Experience with frontend technologies such as Angular, React, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform.
• Experience with observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or OpenTelemetry.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments and distributed development teams.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and team mentoring.
• System architecture and design.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ownership, accountability, and decision-making.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.