Java Technical Lead

Job Description :As a Java Technical Lead, you will be a critical anchor of our engineering team, responsible for both technical leadership and hands-on development of cutting-edge Java-based solutions, primarily within the FIC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) Markets space. You will play a pivotal role in architectural design, code implementation, and ensuring the technical excellence of our products. This role requires a self-starter who can drive projects, mentor junior developers, and contribute to a high-impact, low-latency, and high-volume application environment.Key Responsibilities :- Technical Leadership & Mentorship : Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of Java developers. Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence and best practices.- System Design & Architecture : Lead the design and architecture of complex enterprise-level Java applications and microservices, ensuring scalability, reliability, low-latency, and high volume processing capabilities.- Hands-on Development : Remain actively hands-on with code development, implementing critical features, complex logic, and integrating various systems.- High-Performance Development : Focus on developing low-latency, high-volume applications, optimizing code for performance and efficiency.- Asynchronous & Concurrency : Implement solutions leveraging asynchronous programming and multithreading to build highly responsive and efficient systems.- API Development & Microservices : Design, develop, and implement robust APIs and Microservices using frameworks like Spring Boot, ensuring clear contracts and secure communication.- Data Management : Drive data sourcing strategies, design efficient data models, and implement data enrichment processes.- CI/CD & DevOps : Champion and contribute expertise in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, implementing shift-left testing methodologies to ensure rapid and reliable software delivery.- Cloud Computing : Leverage cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS, for designing, deploying, and managing scalable Java applications.- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting : Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and ensure the stability of production systems.- Stakeholder Interaction : Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including product owners, business analysts, QA, and other engineering teams. Demonstrate strong consultant/client-facing skills.- Thought Leadership : Provide technical thought leadership, staying abreast of industry trends, new technologies (Java features, frameworks, etc.), and proposing innovative solutions.- Business Alignment : Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs, ensuring alignment between technology solutions and business goals within the FIC Markets space.What You Bring to the Table (Core Requirements) :- Java Expertise : 5+ years of dedicated Java development experience within an enterprise-level domain.- Modern Java Proficiency : Strong proficiency with Java 8 features (and preferably Java 11+) like lambda expressions, Stream API, CompletableFuture, etc.- Performance Focus : Demonstrated skills in low-latency, high-volume application development.- DevOps & Testing : Expertise in CI/CD practices and implementing shift-left testing strategies.- Concurrency & APIs : Extensive experience with asynchronous programming, multithreading, implementing APIs, and designing/developing Microservices, including Spring Boot.- Database Proficiency : Proficiency with SQL for database interaction, querying, and optimization.- Data Handling : Experience with data sourcing, data modeling, and data enrichment techniques.- Systems Design : Proven experience in Systems Design.- CI/CD Pipelines : Strong understanding and experience with CI/CD pipelines.- Cloud Computing : Practical experience with cloud computing platforms, preferably AWS.- Communication & Proactiveness : Solid verbal and written communication skills, strong consultant/client-facing abilities are a must. As a true consultant, you are a self-starter who takes initiative.- Specialized Technologies : Solid experience with at least two (preferably more) of the following :- Kafka : Core Concepts, Replication & Reliability, Kafka Internals, Infrastructure & Control, Data Retention and Durability.- MongoDB- Sonar (for code quality analysis)- Jenkins (for CI/CD)- Oracle DB, Sybase IQ, DB2 (or other enterprise-grade relational databases)- Drools or any other rules engine experience.- CMS tools like Adobe AEM.- Search tools like Algolia, ElasticSearch, or Solr.- Spark (for big data processing).What Makes You Stand Out From the Pack :- Domain Expertise : Prior experience in Payments or Asset/Wealth Management domains.- Server Development Maturity : Mature server development skills and in-depth knowledge of frameworks, preferably Spring.- Enterprise Acumen : Extensive enterprise experience working and building enterprise products, demonstrated by long-term tenure at enterprise-level organizations, and proven experience working effectively with remote teams. You are an avid practitioner in your craft.- Production Deployment Record : You have successfully pushed code into production and have deployed multiple products to market, and are now seeking a role with greater visibility and impact within a large enterprise technology environment.- Leadership & Hands-on Balance : You enjoy coaching junior engineers but are passionate about remaining hands-on with code and contributing directly to the codebase.- Polyglot Programming : Experience with Golang and/or Rust is a significant plus. (ref:hirist.tech)