Need By: 20-Feb-2026

We are seeking a Lead Java Developer (8–10 years) to lead the technical design and implementation of enterprise-grade applications. You will act as a technical authority, ensuring that the architecture is scalable, secure, and maintainable while mentoring a team of 5–8 engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Orchestration: Lead the design of complex microservices architectures using Spring Boot and Spring Cloud.

Architecture Governance: Own the end-to-end technical roadmap, making critical decisions on technology stacks, design patterns, and database schemas.

Code Excellence: Enforce high standards for code quality through deep code reviews, automated testing, and the application of SOLID and DRY principles.

Mentorship & Leadership: Guide senior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance.

Cloud & DevOps: Oversee deployment strategies on AWS/Azure/GCP using Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins/GitHub Actions).

Performance Tuning: Troubleshoot high-concurrency issues, memory leaks, and optimize database queries at scale.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED (The 2026 Edge)

Core Java Stack:

Java Mastery: Expert in Java 17/21/25 (LTS versions), including Records, Sealed Classes, and Virtual Threads (Project Loom).

Frameworks: Advanced Spring Boot, Spring Security (OAuth 2.1/OIDC), and Hibernate/JPA.

Microservices: Experience with Service Discovery, API Gateways, Circuit Breakers (Resilience4j), and Distributed Tracing (OpenTelemetry).

Data & Messaging:

Databases: Advanced PostgreSQL/MySQL and NoSQL (MongoDB/Cassandra). Experience with Redis for caching.

Event-Driven: Proficiency in Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.

Infrastructure & Productivity:

Cloud Native: Strong experience with Kubernetes, Helm charts, and cloud-managed services (like AWS Lambda or RDS).

AI Tooling: Advanced use of GitHub Copilot or Cursor for accelerating boilerplate and test generation.