Lead Java Backend Developer

Java, Spring, Design patterns, REST API, SOAP, gRPC, Grafana, Git

Pune, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Hyderabad

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Java Backend Developer to join our team. As a Lead Developer, you will take a hands-on role in designing, implementing, and leading the development of backend solutions. Your expertise in Java, microservices architecture, and API integrations will be instrumental in driving the success of our projects. Strong communication skills, leadership abilities, and a passion for coding are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of Java Backend Developers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend systems and microservices, ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, propose technical solutions, and contribute to architectural discussions
Implement and integrate APIs using REST and SOAP protocols, ensuring seamless communication between various components
Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, analyze logs, utilize monitoring tools, and employ effective debugging techniques to ensure optimal system performance and reliability
Conduct regular code reviews, promote unit testing, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance code quality, maintainability, and overall development processes

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience in Java development, including a strong foundation in backend coding and solid knowledge of data structures and algorithms
1+ years of relevant leadership experience
Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems and microservices
Expertise in Java and proficiency in open-source frameworks like Spring, along with knowledge of multithreaded applications
Extensive experience in designing and working with REST and SOAP APIs, and exposure to binary payloads using frameworks such as Thrift or gRPC
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and proficiency in core and enterprise design patterns
In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with microservices architecture and distributed computing at scale
Proficiency in resiliency techniques
Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools like Grafana, Kibana, Prometheus, Splunk, and Graphite
Experience with version control systems like Git or similar repository management, and exposure to monorepos is a plus
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders. Strong English communication (B2+ level) is a must

Nice to have

Experience in the Payments domain, specifically in payment processing and integration with payment gateways
Familiarity with the Go programming language
Exposure to queue-based technologies like Kafka
Proficiency in coding on databases, including RDBMS and NoSQL (DynamoDB, Cassandra, MongoDB, etc.)
Previous experience in a lead or mentorship role, with a proven ability to guide and inspire a development team
Knowledge of Agile-based development processes like Scrum/Kanban