Java Technology Lead (Spring Boot, MVC, Hibernate, Microservices) - Assistant Vice President - C12 -

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Java Technology Lead to join our dynamic development team. The Java Technology Lead will be responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of Java-based solutions while providing guidance to a team of developers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Java technologies, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Java developers, providing technical direction and mentorship to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient Java applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, business analysts, and other technology leads, to define and refine technical requirements and solutions.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to best practices, standards, and guidelines.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing applications to improve performance and scalability.
• Lead the architecture and design of Java applications, ensuring they align with the organization’s long-term technical vision.
• Stay current with emerging trends in Java technologies and incorporate relevant tools and practices into the development process.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering to design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Oversee and drive automation of build, deployment, and testing processes to improve productivity.
• Ensure the implementation of security best practices and code quality standards.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 8-12 years of proven experience as a Java Developer or Java Technology Lead, with a strong background in Java-based technologies.
• In-depth knowledge of Java (JDK 8+), Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Security), Hibernate, RESTful APIs, and Microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong experience with relational databases (e.g., Oracle).
• Knowledge of version control tools such as Git and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in complex technical situations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and team management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Years of experience 8+

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