Engineering Manager (Java)

Project Description:

The role involves leading end-to-end design and development of enterprise-grade Java applications while driving technical excellence across multiple integration streams. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on architecture, coding, performance optimization, and team mentorship. The position requires strong experience in Java, microservices, cloud, and cross-system integrations.

Responsibilities:

Lead the design, development, and delivery of complex Java-based solutions

Collaborate with multiple integration teams to define architecture, APIs, and data exchange mechanisms

Provide hands-on technical guidance in coding, code reviews, and system performance tuning

Drive engineering best practices in scalability, maintainability, and automation

Work closely with architects, QA, DevOps, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery

Mentor and upskill team members on modern Java frameworks and design principles

Evaluate and introduce new tools, frameworks, or approaches to improve productivity and system quality

Manage technical risks, dependencies, and design decisions across distributed teams

Mandatory Skills Description:

14 to 16 years of software development experience with a strong background in Java and related frameworks (Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate)

Proven experience in microservices architecture and RESTful API design

Hands-on experience with integration projects involving multiple systems and technologies

Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Proficiency in CI/CD pipelines, Git-based version control, and build automation tools (Maven, Gradle, Jenkins)

Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modeling

Experience in performance tuning, scalability, and distributed system design

Excellent leadership and collaboration skills across multi-functional engineering teams

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

Exposure to message brokers or streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Experience with event-driven architecture or reactive programming

Familiarity with front-end technologies (React, Angular, or similar)

Working knowledge of security, compliance, and observability in large-scale systems

Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, or other enterprise domains