Java Microservices Lead

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Java Microservices Lead to guide our development teams in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and high-performance microservices-based applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Java, Spring Boot, microservices architecture patterns, and cloud-native development. This role requires strong leadership, technical mentorship, and a passion for driving innovation and best practices within an agile development environment.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Architecture:
  • Lead the design and implementation of microservices architectures using Java and Spring Boot.
  • Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural best practices.
  • Conduct technical reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the quality and performance of developed solutions.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to our ecosystem.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  • Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
  • Delegate tasks effectively, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality software.
  • Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making within the team.
  • Contribute to the professional development of team members through code reviews, pairing, and training.
• Development & Implementation:
  • Develop and maintain critical microservices, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.
  • Design and implement APIs (RESTful, gRPC, etc.) for internal and external consumption.
  • Integrate microservices with various data stores (relational, NoSQL) and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Implement robust testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• DevOps & Operations:
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams to establish CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
  • Implement observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing) to ensure operational health of microservices.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and resolving production issues, ensuring system stability.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with product owners, business analysts, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of features.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • 8+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Java.
  • 3+ years of experience in a lead role, guiding and mentoring development teams.
  • Extensive experience designing, developing, and deploying microservices-based applications.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expert proficiency in Java and the Spring Ecosystem (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, Spring Security).
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture patterns (e.g., Service Discovery, API Gateway, Circuit Breakers, Distributed Tracing).
  • Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native services.
  • Experience with various databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
  • Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles.
  • Knowledge of testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito, etc.).
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
  • Ability to lead, influence, and motivate a team.
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

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