J2EE Backend Development (Java v8,11,17) – Technical Lead

Job Description: J2EE Backend Development – Technical Lead (Exp: 8 Yrs to 12 Yrs)

We are seeking a talented and motivated Technical Lead to join our team. A key initiative to modernize Java-based microservices, including framework upgrades, authentication & authorization, and cloud migration. The ideal candidate will combine hands-on technical skills with team leadership, guiding a pod of engineers through delivery in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Along with the individual contributions will also leads a delivery pod of developers and QA engineers executing Java/Spring Boot modernization tasks; reports into the Technical Architect / Delivery Lead.

• Experience should have 8+ yrs to 12 yrs of J2EE backend development.
• Hands-on leadership of a Java/Spring Boot modernization workstream, including code reviews and sprint delivery.
• Strong proficiency in Java (8/11/17), Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience implementing authentication & authorization (OAuth2, JWT, SSO) across REST APIs.
• Working knowledge of secrets management practices and cloud/container migration (Kubernetes, AWS, GCP).
• Solid knowledge of OOP concepts and design principles/patterns for developing scalable applications.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures (Kafka).
• Must have experience writing unit and integration tests using JUnit, Jest.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to development best practices.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application issues in a timely manner.
• Support weekly progress reporting and risk/blocker tracking.
• Should have good oral and written communication.
• Should be a good team player.
• Should be proactive and adaptive.