Java Tech Lead

About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Java Tech Lead with 5–6 years of hands-on experience in backend engineering, architecture design, and leading development teams. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in Java frameworks with a deep understanding of system design, scalability, and performance optimization.This role involves technical leadership, code reviews, and architectural decision-making for complex enterprise systems — with occasional exposure to analytics-driven and Python-based components.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect, design, and develop scalable backend systems using Java (Quarkus, Spring Boot, Spring, Java EE).Own the architecture — ensure modular, extensible, and high-performance service design.Lead and mentor a team of developers; conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and ensure high code quality.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product, data) to deliver integrated, end-to-end solutions.Design and optimize database schemas (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ensure efficient query performance.Implement and maintain microservices and distributed systems with strong fault tolerance and observability.Drive the adoption of modern development workflows — Git branching strategy, CI/CD, and code quality automation.Analyze system performance bottlenecks, implement monitoring, and ensure smooth production deployments.Contribute to architecture reviews, technical documentation, and design discussions.Occasionally contribute to Python-based analytics modules or automation scripts.Work with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) for deployment, scaling, and infrastructure automation.Required Skills & Qualifications5–6 years of professional experience in backend application development using Java.Strong proficiency in Java frameworks: Quarkus, Spring Boot, Spring, Java EE.Proven experience in architecture design, system decomposition, and microservices design principles.Solid understanding of object-oriented design (OOD), design patterns, and SOLID principles.Strong experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and query optimization.Good understanding of event-driven systems, RESTful APIs, and asynchronous processing.Proficiency in Git for version control and team collaboration.Strong analytical and debugging skills; ability to diagnose complex production issues.Good to HaveHands-on experience with Python for data processing or analytics integrations.Familiarity with AWS cloud architecture and cost optimization practices.Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).Knowledge of Docker/Kubernetes for containerized deployments.Exposure to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra).Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, or AWS SQS).Understanding of system scalability, caching (Redis/Memcached), and observability stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).Soft SkillsStrong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.Proven ability to drive technical decisions and balance short-term delivery with long-term architectural health.Collaborative mindset — works closely with product, design, and operations teams. Passion for clean architecture, high performance, and continuous improvement.Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.