Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Java Team Lead to oversee our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise in Java and a proven track record of leading successful software development projects. This role involves guiding a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions, and collaborating with other departments to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Java developers. Foster a collaborative and innovative environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.
Project Management: Oversee the development lifecycle of projects from inception to deployment. Coordinate with stakeholders to define project requirements, scope, and timelines.
Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to team members. Review and approve code to ensure it adheres to best practices and standards.
Architecture and Design: Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure software architectures. Make technical decisions and recommendations to optimize performance and reliability.
Quality Assurance: Ensure that all deliverables meet high-quality standards through rigorous testing and code reviews. Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.
Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, QA engineers, and business analysts, to ensure alignment on project goals and requirements.
Innovation: Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies. Advocate for best practices and process improvements within the team.
Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve technical issues and challenges. Provide solutions and workarounds to ensure timely project delivery.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications are a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience in Java development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and other relevant technologies. Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) is preferred. Experience with RESTful API design and implementation.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate a development team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Project Management: Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.).
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and manage relationships with various stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

Advanced Technologies: Experience with microservices architecture, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).
DevOps: Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, etc.).
Soft Skills: Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Why Veefin

We are the clear Number 1 SCF technology provider to Financial Institutions in India and set on the path on building the World's Largest Working Capital Ecosystem. Most SCF Lenders in India use Veefin as their core SCF Loan Management System.

We are a team of 450+ and continue hiring talent. This means more energy and a chance to be a part of building the culture at a world-leading organization. We are a Great Place to Work certified company (3 years in a row) and a Future Ready Organization by Economic Times (2 years in a row)

We are listed on the BSE and do not have to answer to PE/VCs thus allowing us to chase our dreams without shackles. So Veefin can be the last company you need to work at.

We have an award-winning team that has won numerous national and international awards. Some of the recent wins over the last few years include -

Forbes India – Select 200 Companies with Global Business Potential
Global Leader in Transaction Banking, Sales League Table by IBS Intelligence
Most Innovative SCF solution at FiS
Technology Leader of the Year - BusinessWorld
Best Trade Finance Implementation: Best Program Governance at IBS Intelligence
Fintech Leader of the Year – BusinessWorld

We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, or ethnicity, and welcome LGBTQ+ applications