Senior Java Engineer

JD – Senior Java EngineerAbout UsWe are a forward-thinking organization specializing in advanced technology solutions. Our team is dedicated to developing innovative systems while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work culture. We are currently seeking a talented and experienced Java Tech Lead to join our expanding team and drive technical excellence while leading our development initiatives.Role OverviewAs a Tech Lead, you will serve as both a hands-on technical contributor and team leader. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance microservices and applications while guiding and mentoring a team of developers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable, scalable solutions that meet our business requirements and ensure successful project delivery.Key Responsibilities●        Participate in critical architectural decisions and drive technical strategy for scalable solutions●        Design and develop robust applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies●        Create and maintain scalable microservices architecture●        Manage technical debt and prioritize refactoring initiatives●        Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code●        Conduct technical reviews and ensure code quality standards●        Implement and optimize database queries and data structures●        Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance●        Drive innovation initiatives and evaluate emerging technologies●        Lead, mentor, and support a team of Java developers●        Assign tasks effectively and manage project timelines and effort estimation●        Support team members in their professional growth and skill development●        Facilitate technical discussions and coordinate with cross-functional teams●        Communicate technical progress and solutions to stakeholders●        Participate in the full software development lifecycle●        Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements●        Foster a collaborative team environment and manage knowledge sharing●        Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in Java developmentRequired Skills & Qualifications●        Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field●        5-8 years of professional Java development experience●        Strong proficiency in:○        Core Java and J2EE○        Spring ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring MVC)○        Microservices architecture○        RESTful API design and development○        Database technologies (MySQL, Hibernate, JPA)○        Message queue systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)○        Caching solutions (Redis)○        JSON and data serialization○        TCP/IP and network protocols●        Experience with JVM tuning and proficiency in using analysis tools (jmap, jstack, jstat, MAT)●        Solid understanding of software design patterns and principles●        Proven experience in mentoring and guiding developers●        Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical stakeholders●        Experience in task delegation, effort estimation, and project planning●        Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailDesirable Qualifications●        Experience in stock trading systems or securities industry●        Knowledge of finance/trading compliance and audit requirements●        Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)●        Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)●        Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices●        Familiar with scrum and sprint methodologies●        Contributions to open-source projects●        Experience with performance monitoring and distributed systems●        Previous experience as a tech lead in a similar environment●        Certifications in Java, Spring, or cloud technologies