Java Lead

Job Description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Java Lead to lead the development of enterprise-grade Java applications. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Java technologies and will be responsible for guiding the development team, ensuring high-quality code, and contributing to system design and architecture. The role involves both technical leadership and active development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Java-based applications

• Take ownership of technical architecture, design decisions, and solution implementation

• Review code, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers

• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services

• Ensure application performance, security, and scalability

• Participate in Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and estimations

• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

• Troubleshoot and resolve production and performance issues

Required Skills & Experience

• 8+ years of hands-on experience in Java development

• Strong expertise in Java 8 or higher

• Experience with Spring, Spring Boot, Hibernate, JPA

• Good understanding of microservices architecture

• Strong knowledge of OOP principles, design patterns, and system design

• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

• Hands-on experience with Git, Maven/Gradle

• Understanding of CI/CD and Agile methodologies

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Familiarity with distributed systems and scalable architectures

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field