Java tech lead

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Experience: 8+ yrs

Location: Hyderabad, Bengaluru

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced Java Tech Lead to lead a high-performing engineering squad responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable enterprise applications. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, architectural guidance, and stakeholder management.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, ReactJS, MongoDB, Kafka, and CI/CD, along with proven experience mentoring engineers and driving high-quality software delivery.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a squad of Java engineers through solution design, development, testing, and delivery.
• Design and develop scalable microservices and RESTful APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards, design principles, and architectural best practices.
• Contribute hands-on to complex development tasks and technical problem-solving.
• Support full-stack feature delivery using ReactJS where required.
• Design, optimise, and maintain MongoDB and relational database schemas and queries.
• Guide the team on Kafka integration and event-driven architecture practices.
• Drive and improve CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and modern engineering practices.
• Collaborate with solution architects, product owners, QA engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders.
• Estimate development effort, support sprint planning, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers through technical guidance, reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, performance issues, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Communicate technical decisions, project status, risks, and delivery progress to stakeholders and onshore teams.
• Promote a culture of ownership, engineering excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 8+ years of experience in Java software development, including 3+ years in a Tech Lead or similar technical leadership role.
• Expert-level knowledge of Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Strong experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and distributed applications.
• Advanced proficiency in ReactJS and hands-on experience with full-stack development.
• Strong expertise in MongoDB and relational database technologies.
• Working knowledge of Apache Kafka and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Jenkins and CI/CD pipeline implementation.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum software development and delivery practices.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and technically guide engineering teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities, including experience working with onshore teams.
• High ownership mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the Financial Services domain will be an advantage.