Tech Lead Java (Java, React, Kong)

Job Title: Tech Lead Java (Java React Kong)
Experience: 810 Years
Customer : IPS TIAA
Location: Pune / Mumbai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Tech Lead Java to lead the design development and delivery of scalable enterprise applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Java Spring Boot Microservices and Kong API Gateway. The role involves leading technical teams designing robust backend services developing modern front-end applications and ensuring high-quality software delivery using Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities
Lead the design development and implementation of enterprise-grade web applications using Java technologies.
Design and develop scalable Microservices using Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
Develop responsive and interactive user interfaces using HTML5 CSS3 and JavaScript.
Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
Configure and manage APIs using Kong API Gateway.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Owners QA DevOps and Business Analysts.
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance to the development team.
Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance.
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning stand-ups retrospectives and backlog grooming.
Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployments and improve CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills
Backend
Strong hands-on experience in Java and J2EE
Spring Framework
Spring Boot
Microservices Architecture
RESTful API Development
Frontend

HTML5
CSS3
JavaScript
Responsive UI Development
API Management
Kong API Gateway
API Security
API Lifecycle Management
Databases
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
DevOps & Tools
Git
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD Pipelines
Code Quality Tools (SonarQube or similar)
Defect Tracking Tools (JIRA Azure DevOps etc.)
Methodologies
Agile
Scrum

Required Experience
810 years of software development experience.
Strong expertise in Java J2EE Spring Boot and Microservices.
Experience in building enterprise applications using .
Hands-on experience with Kong API Gateway.
Experience designing and developing REST APIs.
Good understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts and design patterns.
Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Technology or a related field.
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP) is an added advantage.
Knowledge of application security and performance optimization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Nice to Have
Experience with event-driven architecture.
Knowledge of messaging systems such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Exposure to monitoring tools like Prometheus Grafana or ELK Stack.
Cloud-native application development experience.

Key Competencies
Technical Leadership
Solution Design
Team Mentoring
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Communication
Code Quality & Best Practices
Agile Delivery
Continuous Improvement
This JD aligns well with a Tech Lead role requiring strong expertise in Java Spring Boot Microservices Kong API Gateway REST APIs Agile Git Docker Kubernetes and modern software engineering practices.

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NTT DATA Business Solutions is a fast-growing international IT company and one of the worlds leading SAP partners. We are a full service provider delivering everything from business consulting to implementation of SAP solutions including hosting services and support.