Lead Engineer - Java

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Job Description    
We are actively seeking a highly experienced and skilled Lead Java Software Engineer with a minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience to play a key role in our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess advanced expertise in Core Java, Spring Boot, JPA, Rest API, Maven, Docker, Kubernetes, JUnit, TestNG, and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Additionally, proficiency in either RDBMS (MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB), Microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) is essential.

Key Responsibilities    

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance and scalable Java applications.
• Conduct and lead code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to coding standards, and knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze requirements and provide innovative solutions. 
• Apply Agile/Scrum methodologies to streamline development processes.
• Conduct thorough issue and bug analysis, providing timely resolutions and preventive measures.
• Create and maintain technical design documents for software components.
• Develop comprehensive API documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate technical ideas and solutions with international team members.
• Apply advanced expertise in Core Java to implement and enhance critical software components.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and security.
• Lead the utilization of Spring Boot and JPA for building robust and efficient backend systems.
• Drive the development and maintenance of Microservices architecture, ensuring modularity and scalability.
• Oversee the implementation of data storage solutions using either RDBMS (MySQL) or NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Provide guidance in the design and implementation of Rest API and Microservices security measures.
• Lead and contribute to the integration and work with distributed systems, including Kafka/Akka/Flink for event-driven architecture.
• Proficiently use Maven/Gradle for project build and dependency management.
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of either RDBMS (MySQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Bring expertise in event-driven architecture and messaging systems, such as Kafka/AMQ.
• Provide technical leadership in intermediate to advanced level knowledge of Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Oversee and contribute to the implementation of CI/CD processes, preferably using Azure DevOps/Jenkins.
• Utilize Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration.

Qualifications    

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Java software development.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Desirable Skills    

• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role.
• Certification in cloud technologies is a plus.

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