Java Tech Lead - Banking 

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Java Tech Lead to lead backend development team in designing and delivering high-quality Java microservices and enterprise applications. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with team leadership and project management responsibilities.

Core Technical Skills

• Java: OOP, Design Patterns, Multithreading, Java 8+, Java 21, Lambda, Stream API, REST services, Kotlin, Groovy
• Spring Boot: Annotations, Gradle, Maven, Spring JPA, Spring AOP, Spring Security, JUnit
• Microservices: Service Mesh, Service Discovery, Cloud Config, Spring Cloud
• Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server
• Tools: IntelliJ, STS, Eclipse, SoapUI, Postman, Git, Confluence, Jira
• Cloud: Docker, Containers, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure

Experience Requirements

• 8-12 years total experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
• Banking/Financial services experience preferred
• Platform/hosting support experience required

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor team of 5-8 Java developers
• Conduct code reviews and enforce quality standards
• Define technical architecture and best practices
• Participate in recruitment and team development
• Provide technical guidance and resolve escalations

Project Management

• Collaborate with Product Owners to translate business requirements into technical specs
• Create project plans, estimate efforts, and manage timelines
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Infrastructure)
• Monitor project progress and manage risks
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies and stakeholder communications

Technical Development

• Design, develop, and maintain Java backend services and APIs
• Implement Test Driven Development with >80% code coverage
• Handle security testing and vulnerability assessments
• Ensure bug-free releases through quality assurance processes
• Provide production support and incident resolution

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and communication abilities
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Proactive approach to learning and process improvement

Good to Have

• API Gateways: Kong, CA API GW, Azure API GW, AWS API GW
• DevOps: Azure DevOps, Build Pipelines, GitHub CI/CD
• Agile: Scrum Master certification, Kanban, TDD
• Java/Spring Boot and Cloud platform certifications