Java Lead Manager

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Technical Manager / Lead Manager Java to lead Java development initiatives, provide technical guidance to the development team and ensure the successful delivery of scalable and high-quality applications.

The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST APIs and databases, along with experience in team coordination, technical decision-making and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor Java development team members.
• Design, develop and maintain scalable Java applications.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the SDLC.
• Review code and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Develop and manage applications using Java, Spring and Spring Boot.
• Design and implement Microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Integrate applications with databases, APIs and third-party services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps and other technical teams.
• Monitor application performance, security, scalability and reliability.
• Participate in technical planning, estimation and project delivery.
• Prepare technical documentation as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
• 5 - 9 years of experience in Java development with experience in technical leadership or team coordination.
• Strong knowledge of Core Java, OOP and Design Patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Spring and Spring Boot.
• Experience with Microservices Architecture.
• Good knowledge of REST APIs, JSON and XML.
• Experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL or Oracle.
• Knowledge of Hibernate/JPA.
• Experience with Git and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to guide developers and coordinate technical activities.

Preferred Skills:

• Exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of system design and distributed applications.
• Knowledge of application security and secure coding practices.
• Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.