Lead II - Software Engineering - Java fullstack

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performing Java applications
• Architect and develop RESTful APIs and microservices
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, QA, and DevOps
• Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and automated testing
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Drive performance optimization and system scalability
• Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making
• Ensure adherence to software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Java (Java 8 or above)
• Extensive experience in building and consuming REST APIs
• Solid understanding of Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design principles and design patterns
• Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud platforms
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture (Kafka, Pub/Sub, etc.)
• Exposure to DevOps practices
• Experience in performance tuning and monitoring tools

Education

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

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Strong ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments