Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced
Java Team Lead with deep expertise in
Spring Boot Microservices, strong
Core Java fundamentals, and a proven track record in building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate will lead a team of developers, drive technical excellence, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality solutions. Experience with relational databases, CI/CD pipelines, and testing frameworks is essential. Knowledge of
AWS and modern
DevOps practices will be considered a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a team of Java developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
- Design, develop, and maintain Java-based applications using Spring Boot and Microservices architecture.
- Implement RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between services.
- Develop and optimize database schemas and queries for MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Apply design patterns and object-oriented principles to create robust, reusable, and maintainable code.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, Git, and Maven/Gradle.
- Oversee unit testing and integration testing using JUnit, Mockito, and other frameworks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management.
- Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and stay updated with emerging technologies.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural guidelines.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 810 years of professional experience in Java development.
- Strong proficiency in Core Java (Collections, Multithreading, Exception Handling, Streams, etc.).
- Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Microservices.
- Solid understanding of RESTful services and API design.
- Experience with MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git, Maven/Gradle).
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito).
- Good understanding of design patterns and software development principles.
- Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) is a plus.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
Leadership Competencies
- Team Management: Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor developers to achieve project goals.
- Stakeholder Communication: Strong skills in engaging with product owners, business analysts, and senior management.
- Decision-Making: Capable of making informed technical and strategic decisions under pressure.
- Conflict Resolution: Skilled at resolving team conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
- Project Ownership: Demonstrated ability to take end-to-end ownership of deliverables and timelines.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical solutions with business objectives and long-term goals.
Location:
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
Chennai
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