Lead Java Developer

Job Title : Lead Java Developer

Job location : Bengaluru

Exp Range : 6-12 years

Notice period : immediate - 15 days

We are looking for a highly skilled Java Spring Boot Microservices Developer with strong system design expertise to build and scale enterprise-grade applications for Tesco's digital platforms. The role involves designing resilient microservices, handling high-scale systems, and collaborating closely with product and architecture teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Java-based microservices using Spring Boot
• Lead and contribute to low-level and high-level system design discussions
• Build scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performance distributed systems
• Define API contracts (REST), data models, and integration patterns
• Apply design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean code practices
• Ensure performance optimization, security, and scalability best practices
• Work closely with product owners, architects, and DevOps teams
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring, and technical decision-making

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands-on experience in Core Java (Java 8+)
• Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Microservices Architecture
• Proven experience in System Design (HLD & LLD)
• Expertise in REST APIs, JSON, and asynchronous communication
• Experience with Databases – SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) & NoSQL
• Hands-on exposure to Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with messaging systems (Kafka/RabbitMQ) is a plus

Good to Have

• Experience with retail or large-scale consumer platforms
• Exposure to event-driven architectures
• Knowledge of observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)