Java Technical Lead

Role & responsibilities

Job Title:

Lead Software Engineer Java Spring Boot & React (GCP)

Experience:

8 to 10 years

Location: Banglore

Client : Jio

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Technical Lead with deep expertise in Java Spring Boot, React.js, and cloud-native architecture on GCP to drive the development of highly scalable, reliable APIs and intuitive web interfaces. The ideal candidate should have a strong backend foundation, frontend experience, and proven leadership in full-stack solution design and delivery in a cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Lead a cross-functional team in designing, developing, and deploying end-to-end web applications.
• Own the full software development lifecycle from requirement gathering to production deployment and support.
• Conduct design reviews, code reviews, and enforce best practices in code quality, security, and performance.

Backend Development (Java)

• Architect and implement RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate/JPA.
• Ensure scalability, fault tolerance, and observability using patterns like circuit breakers, service discovery, and load balancing.
• Integrate with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and external systems efficiently.

Frontend Development (React.js)

• Build responsive, modular, and reusable UI components using React.js, Redux, React Hooks.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, accessibility, and performance optimization on web interfaces.

Cloud & DevOps (GCP)

• Design and deploy applications on Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Cloud Run, GKE, Pub/Sub, Firestore, etc.).
• Automate build and deployment pipelines using Cloud Build, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar.
• Monitor application health using Stackdriver, Prometheus, Grafana, or equivalent tools.

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, UX designers, and QA to deliver high-quality products.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Drive agile ceremonies sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.

Required Skills:

Backend:

• 810 years of experience in Java, with 5+ years in Spring Boot.
• Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and design patterns.
• Solid experience with JPA/Hibernate, SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).

Frontend:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in React.js, Redux, TypeScript (optional but preferred).
• Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, ES6+, and responsive design principles.

Cloud:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, Firestore, BigQuery, Cloud SQL.

General:

• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies, Git, and JIRA.

Nice-to-Have:

• Familiarity with GraphQL, gRPC, or Event-driven architecture.
• Exposure to Terraform or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on GCP.
• Knowledge of security practices (OAuth2, JWT, API gateway security).

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage technical delivery end-to-end.
• Passionate about technology, innovation, and continuous learning.