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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.

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