Java Microservices Lead

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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.

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Job Family Group:

Technology

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Job Family:

Applications Development

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Time Type:

Full time

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Most Relevant Skills

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